Finding the Third Proportional to 150,516 and 313,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,516 and 313,425 is: 652,656.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,516 : 313,425 = 313,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,516/313,425 = 313,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,516x = 313,425 × 313,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,516x = 98,235,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,235,230,625/150,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,656.40
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