Finding the Third Proportional to 150,916 and 314,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,916 and 314,234 is: 654,291.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,916 : 314,234 = 314,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,916/314,234 = 314,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,916x = 314,234 × 314,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,916x = 98,743,006,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,743,006,756/150,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,291.17
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