Finding the Third Proportional to 151,304 and 325,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,304 and 325,944 is: 702,159.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,304 : 325,944 = 325,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,304/325,944 = 325,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,304x = 325,944 × 325,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,304x = 106,239,491,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,239,491,136/151,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,159.17
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