Finding the Third Proportional to 150,512 and 321,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,512 and 321,776 is: 687,917.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,512 : 321,776 = 321,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,512/321,776 = 321,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,512x = 321,776 × 321,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,512x = 103,539,794,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,539,794,176/150,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,917.20
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