Finding the Third Proportional to 150,471 and 355,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,471 and 355,185 is: 838,409.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,471 : 355,185 = 355,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,471/355,185 = 355,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,471x = 355,185 × 355,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,471x = 126,156,384,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,156,384,225/150,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,409.95
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