Finding the Third Proportional to 151,158 and 325,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,158 and 325,644 is: 701,544.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,158 : 325,644 = 325,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,158/325,644 = 325,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,158x = 325,644 × 325,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,158x = 106,044,014,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,044,014,736/151,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,544.18
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