Finding the Third Proportional to 151,668 and 326,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,668 and 326,592 is: 703,261.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,668 : 326,592 = 326,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,668/326,592 = 326,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,668x = 326,592 × 326,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,668x = 106,662,334,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,662,334,464/151,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,261.96
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