Finding the Third Proportional to 150,784 and 313,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,784 and 313,972 is: 653,772.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,784 : 313,972 = 313,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,784/313,972 = 313,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,784x = 313,972 × 313,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,784x = 98,578,416,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,578,416,784/150,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,772.39
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