Finding the Third Proportional to 150,968 and 319,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,968 and 319,916 is: 677,933.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,968 : 319,916 = 319,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,968/319,916 = 319,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,968x = 319,916 × 319,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,968x = 102,346,247,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,346,247,056/150,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,933.38
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