Finding the Third Proportional to 150,916 and 328,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,916 and 328,040 is: 713,047.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,916 : 328,040 = 328,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,916/328,040 = 328,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,916x = 328,040 × 328,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,916x = 107,610,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,610,241,600/150,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,047.27
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