Finding the Third Proportional to 150,488 and 326,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,488 and 326,908 is: 710,148.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,488 : 326,908 = 326,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,488/326,908 = 326,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,488x = 326,908 × 326,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,488x = 106,868,840,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,868,840,464/150,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,148.59
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