Finding the Third Proportional to 151,338 and 325,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,338 and 325,460 is: 699,918.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,338 : 325,460 = 325,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,338/325,460 = 325,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,338x = 325,460 × 325,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,338x = 105,924,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,924,211,600/151,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,918.14
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