Finding the Third Proportional to 150,566 and 322,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,566 and 322,864 is: 692,328.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,566 : 322,864 = 322,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,566/322,864 = 322,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,566x = 322,864 × 322,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,566x = 104,241,162,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,241,162,496/150,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,328.70
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