Finding the Third Proportional to 150,932 and 328,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,932 and 328,072 is: 713,110.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,932 : 328,072 = 328,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,932/328,072 = 328,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,932x = 328,072 × 328,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,932x = 107,631,237,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,631,237,184/150,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,110.79
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