Finding the Third Proportional to 150,921 and 316,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,921 and 316,530 is: 663,865.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,921 : 316,530 = 316,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,921/316,530 = 316,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,921x = 316,530 × 316,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,921x = 100,191,240,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,191,240,900/150,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,865.47
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