Finding the Third Proportional to 150,832 and 312,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,832 and 312,104 is: 645,810.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,832 : 312,104 = 312,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,832/312,104 = 312,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,832x = 312,104 × 312,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,832x = 97,408,906,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,408,906,816/150,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,810.62
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