Finding the Third Proportional to 150,618 and 327,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,618 and 327,474 is: 711,994.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,618 : 327,474 = 327,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,618/327,474 = 327,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,618x = 327,474 × 327,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,618x = 107,239,220,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,239,220,676/150,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,994.72
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