Finding the Third Proportional to 150,624 and 324,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,624 and 324,588 is: 699,472.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,624 : 324,588 = 324,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,624/324,588 = 324,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,624x = 324,588 × 324,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,624x = 105,357,369,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,357,369,744/150,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,472.66
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