Finding the Third Proportional to 150,918 and 328,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,918 and 328,044 is: 713,055.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,918 : 328,044 = 328,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,918/328,044 = 328,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,918x = 328,044 × 328,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,918x = 107,612,865,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,612,865,936/150,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,055.21
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