Finding the Third Proportional to 150,842 and 331,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,842 and 331,816 is: 729,915.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,842 : 331,816 = 331,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,842/331,816 = 331,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,842x = 331,816 × 331,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,842x = 110,101,857,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,101,857,856/150,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,915.13
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