Finding the Third Proportional to 150,984 and 325,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,984 and 325,152 is: 700,231.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,984 : 325,152 = 325,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,984/325,152 = 325,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,984x = 325,152 × 325,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,984x = 105,723,823,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,723,823,104/150,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,231.97
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