Finding the Third Proportional to 150,605 and 313,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,605 and 313,684 is: 653,349.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,605 : 313,684 = 313,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,605/313,684 = 313,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,605x = 313,684 × 313,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,605x = 98,397,651,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,397,651,856/150,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,349.17
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