Finding the Third Proportional to 150,996 and 328,560.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,996 and 328,560.75 is: 714,933.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,996 : 328,560.75 = 328,560.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,996/328,560.75 = 328,560.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,996x = 328,560.75 × 328,560.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,996x = 107,952,166,440.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,952,166,440.56/150,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,933.95
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