Finding the Third Proportional to 150,460 and 330,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,460 and 330,440 is: 725,711.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,460 : 330,440 = 330,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,460/330,440 = 330,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,460x = 330,440 × 330,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,460x = 109,190,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,190,593,600/150,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,711.77
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