Finding the Third Proportional to 150,882 and 319,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,882 and 319,750 is: 677,616.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,882 : 319,750 = 319,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,882/319,750 = 319,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,882x = 319,750 × 319,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,882x = 102,240,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,240,062,500/150,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,616.03
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