Finding the Third Proportional to 150,964 and 308,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,964 and 308,482 is: 630,356.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,964 : 308,482 = 308,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,964/308,482 = 308,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,964x = 308,482 × 308,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,964x = 95,161,144,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,161,144,324/150,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,356.54
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