Finding the Third Proportional to 63,452 and 150,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,452 and 150,321 is: 356,118.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,452 : 150,321 = 150,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,452/150,321 = 150,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,452x = 150,321 × 150,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,452x = 22,596,403,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,596,403,041/63,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,118.06
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