Finding the Third Proportional to 150,482 and 355,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,482 and 355,212 is: 838,476.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,482 : 355,212 = 355,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,482/355,212 = 355,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,482x = 355,212 × 355,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,482x = 126,175,564,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,175,564,944/150,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,476.13
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