Finding the Third Proportional to 150,567 and 334,348.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,567 and 334,348.50 is: 742,452.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,567 : 334,348.50 = 334,348.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,567/334,348.50 = 334,348.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,567x = 334,348.50 × 334,348.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,567x = 111,788,919,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,788,919,452.25/150,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,452.99
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