Finding the Third Proportional to 150,498 and 326,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,498 and 326,943 is: 710,253.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,498 : 326,943 = 326,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,498/326,943 = 326,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,498x = 326,943 × 326,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,498x = 106,891,725,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,891,725,249/150,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,253.46
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