Finding the Third Proportional to 150,831 and 316,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,831 and 316,350 is: 663,506.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,831 : 316,350 = 316,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,831/316,350 = 316,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,831x = 316,350 × 316,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,831x = 100,077,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,077,322,500/150,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,506.32
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