Finding the Third Proportional to 151,264 and 322,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,264 and 322,396 is: 687,137.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,264 : 322,396 = 322,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,264/322,396 = 322,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,264x = 322,396 × 322,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,264x = 103,939,180,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,939,180,816/151,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,137.59
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