Finding the Third Proportional to 150,669 and 328,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,669 and 328,126.50 is: 714,592.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,669 : 328,126.50 = 328,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,669/328,126.50 = 328,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,669x = 328,126.50 × 328,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,669x = 107,667,000,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,667,000,002.25/150,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,592.92
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