Finding the Third Proportional to 150,855 and 326,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,855 and 326,754 is: 707,753.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,855 : 326,754 = 326,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,855/326,754 = 326,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,855x = 326,754 × 326,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,855x = 106,768,176,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,768,176,516/150,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,753.65
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