Finding the Third Proportional to 150,689 and 332,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,689 and 332,044 is: 731,660.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,689 : 332,044 = 332,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,689/332,044 = 332,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,689x = 332,044 × 332,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,689x = 110,253,217,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,253,217,936/150,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,660.69
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