Finding the Third Proportional to 150,717 and 325,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,717 and 325,095 is: 701,226.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,717 : 325,095 = 325,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,717/325,095 = 325,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,717x = 325,095 × 325,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,717x = 105,686,759,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,686,759,025/150,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,226.53
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