Finding the Third Proportional to 150,964 and 323,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,964 and 323,068 is: 691,376.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,964 : 323,068 = 323,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,964/323,068 = 323,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,964x = 323,068 × 323,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,964x = 104,372,932,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,372,932,624/150,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,376.31
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