Finding the Third Proportional to 150,896 and 331,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,896 and 331,912 is: 730,076.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,896 : 331,912 = 331,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,896/331,912 = 331,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,896x = 331,912 × 331,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,896x = 110,165,575,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,165,575,744/150,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,076.18
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