Finding the Third Proportional to 150,914 and 314,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,914 and 314,230 is: 654,283.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,914 : 314,230 = 314,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,914/314,230 = 314,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,914x = 314,230 × 314,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,914x = 98,740,492,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,740,492,900/150,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,283.19
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