Finding the Third Proportional to 150,708 and 328,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,708 and 328,386 is: 715,538.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,708 : 328,386 = 328,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,708/328,386 = 328,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,708x = 328,386 × 328,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,708x = 107,837,364,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,837,364,996/150,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,538.43
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