Finding the Third Proportional to 150,948 and 328,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,948 and 328,104 is: 713,174.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,948 : 328,104 = 328,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,948/328,104 = 328,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,948x = 328,104 × 328,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,948x = 107,652,234,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,652,234,816/150,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,174.30
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