Finding the Third Proportional to 151,490 and 326,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,490 and 326,236 is: 702,554.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,490 : 326,236 = 326,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,490/326,236 = 326,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,490x = 326,236 × 326,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,490x = 106,429,927,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,429,927,696/151,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,554.15
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