Finding the Third Proportional to 150,528 and 332,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,528 and 332,016 is: 732,319.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,528 : 332,016 = 332,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,528/332,016 = 332,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,528x = 332,016 × 332,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,528x = 110,234,624,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,234,624,256/150,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,319.73
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