Finding the Third Proportional to 150,514 and 331,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,514 and 331,988 is: 732,264.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,514 : 331,988 = 331,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,514/331,988 = 331,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,514x = 331,988 × 331,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,514x = 110,216,032,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,216,032,144/150,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,264.32
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