Finding the Third Proportional to 150,964 and 319,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,964 and 319,908 is: 677,917.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,964 : 319,908 = 319,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,964/319,908 = 319,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,964x = 319,908 × 319,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,964x = 102,341,128,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,341,128,464/150,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,917.44
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