Finding the Third Proportional to 150,796 and 313,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,796 and 313,994 is: 653,811.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,796 : 313,994 = 313,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,796/313,994 = 313,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,796x = 313,994 × 313,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,796x = 98,592,232,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,592,232,036/150,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,811.98
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