Finding the Third Proportional to 151,671 and 326,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,671 and 326,597 is: 703,269.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,671 : 326,597 = 326,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,671/326,597 = 326,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,671x = 326,597 × 326,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,671x = 106,665,600,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,665,600,409/151,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,269.58
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