Finding the Third Proportional to 150,623 and 326,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,623 and 326,041 is: 705,753.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,623 : 326,041 = 326,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,623/326,041 = 326,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,623x = 326,041 × 326,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,623x = 106,302,733,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,302,733,681/150,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,753.66
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