Finding the Third Proportional to 150,540 and 325,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,540 and 325,080 is: 701,986.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,540 : 325,080 = 325,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,540/325,080 = 325,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,540x = 325,080 × 325,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,540x = 105,677,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,677,006,400/150,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,986.23
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