Finding the Third Proportional to 150,966 and 311,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,966 and 311,652 is: 643,369.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,966 : 311,652 = 311,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,966/311,652 = 311,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,966x = 311,652 × 311,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,966x = 97,126,969,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,126,969,104/150,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,369.83
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