Finding the Third Proportional to 150,954 and 319,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,954 and 319,872 is: 677,809.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,954 : 319,872 = 319,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,954/319,872 = 319,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,954x = 319,872 × 319,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,954x = 102,318,096,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,318,096,384/150,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,809.77
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