Finding the Third Proportional to 150,495 and 313,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,495 and 313,446 is: 652,834.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,495 : 313,446 = 313,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,495/313,446 = 313,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,495x = 313,446 × 313,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,495x = 98,248,394,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,248,394,916/150,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,834.94
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