Finding the Third Proportional to 150,879 and 314,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,879 and 314,151 is: 654,105.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,879 : 314,151 = 314,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,879/314,151 = 314,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,879x = 314,151 × 314,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,879x = 98,690,850,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,690,850,801/150,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,105.94
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