Finding the Third Proportional to 151,358 and 324,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,358 and 324,448 is: 695,480.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,358 : 324,448 = 324,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,358/324,448 = 324,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,358x = 324,448 × 324,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,358x = 105,266,504,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,266,504,704/151,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,480.28
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