Finding the Third Proportional to 150,924 and 314,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,924 and 314,349 is: 654,735.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,924 : 314,349 = 314,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,924/314,349 = 314,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,924x = 314,349 × 314,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,924x = 98,815,293,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,815,293,801/150,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,735.45
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