Finding the Third Proportional to 151,749 and 325,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,749 and 325,638 is: 698,786.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,749 : 325,638 = 325,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,749/325,638 = 325,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,749x = 325,638 × 325,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,749x = 106,040,107,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,040,107,044/151,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,786.20
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