Finding the Third Proportional to 150,468 and 326,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,468 and 326,853 is: 710,004.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,468 : 326,853 = 326,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,468/326,853 = 326,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,468x = 326,853 × 326,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,468x = 106,832,883,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,832,883,609/150,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,004.01
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