Finding the Third Proportional to 150,993 and 329,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,993 and 329,121 is: 717,388.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,993 : 329,121 = 329,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,993/329,121 = 329,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,993x = 329,121 × 329,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,993x = 108,320,632,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,320,632,641/150,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,388.44
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