Finding the Third Proportional to 150,627 and 324,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,627 and 324,600 is: 699,510.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,627 : 324,600 = 324,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,627/324,600 = 324,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,627x = 324,600 × 324,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,627x = 105,365,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,365,160,000/150,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,510.45
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