Finding the Third Proportional to 150,852 and 326,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,852 and 326,748 is: 707,741.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,852 : 326,748 = 326,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,852/326,748 = 326,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,852x = 326,748 × 326,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,852x = 106,764,255,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,764,255,504/150,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,741.73
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