Finding the Third Proportional to 150,654 and 313,790.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,654 and 313,790.25 is: 653,579.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,654 : 313,790.25 = 313,790.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,654/313,790.25 = 313,790.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,654x = 313,790.25 × 313,790.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,654x = 98,464,320,995.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,464,320,995.06/150,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,579.20
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