Finding the Third Proportional to 151,464 and 322,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,464 and 322,356 is: 686,059.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,464 : 322,356 = 322,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,464/322,356 = 322,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,464x = 322,356 × 322,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,464x = 103,913,390,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,913,390,736/151,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,059.99
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