Finding the Third Proportional to 150,897 and 328,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,897 and 328,035 is: 713,115.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,897 : 328,035 = 328,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,897/328,035 = 328,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,897x = 328,035 × 328,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,897x = 107,606,961,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,606,961,225/150,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,115.31
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