Finding the Third Proportional to 151,672 and 326,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,672 and 326,600 is: 703,277.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,672 : 326,600 = 326,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,672/326,600 = 326,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,672x = 326,600 × 326,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,672x = 106,667,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,667,560,000/151,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,277.86
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