Finding the Third Proportional to 150,744 and 331,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,744 and 331,080 is: 727,153.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,744 : 331,080 = 331,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,744/331,080 = 331,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,744x = 331,080 × 331,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,744x = 109,613,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,613,966,400/150,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,153.10
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