Finding the Third Proportional to 150,626 and 324,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,626 and 324,592 is: 699,480.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,626 : 324,592 = 324,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,626/324,592 = 324,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,626x = 324,592 × 324,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,626x = 105,359,966,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,359,966,464/150,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,480.61
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