Finding the Third Proportional to 151,712 and 326,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,712 and 326,680 is: 703,436.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,712 : 326,680 = 326,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,712/326,680 = 326,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,712x = 326,680 × 326,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,712x = 106,719,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,719,822,400/151,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,436.92
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