Finding the Third Proportional to 150,864 and 330,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,864 and 330,744 is: 725,100.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,864 : 330,744 = 330,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,864/330,744 = 330,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,864x = 330,744 × 330,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,864x = 109,391,593,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,391,593,536/150,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,100.71
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