Finding the Third Proportional to 150,652 and 327,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,652 and 327,518 is: 712,025.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,652 : 327,518 = 327,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,652/327,518 = 327,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,652x = 327,518 × 327,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,652x = 107,268,040,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,268,040,324/150,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,025.33
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