Finding the Third Proportional to 150,966 and 356,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,966 and 356,410 is: 841,435.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,966 : 356,410 = 356,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,966/356,410 = 356,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,966x = 356,410 × 356,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,966x = 127,028,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,028,088,100/150,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,435.08
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