Finding the Third Proportional to 150,880 and 330,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,880 and 330,776 is: 725,164.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,880 : 330,776 = 330,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,880/330,776 = 330,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,880x = 330,776 × 330,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,880x = 109,412,762,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,412,762,176/150,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,164.12
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