Finding the Third Proportional to 150,502 and 323,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,502 and 323,982 is: 697,428.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,502 : 323,982 = 323,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,502/323,982 = 323,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,502x = 323,982 × 323,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,502x = 104,964,336,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,964,336,324/150,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,428.18
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