Finding the Third Proportional to 150,518 and 313,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,518 and 313,429 is: 652,664.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,518 : 313,429 = 313,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,518/313,429 = 313,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,518x = 313,429 × 313,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,518x = 98,237,738,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,237,738,041/150,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,664.39
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