Finding the Third Proportional to 151,872 and 326,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,872 and 326,208 is: 700,666.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,872 : 326,208 = 326,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,872/326,208 = 326,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,872x = 326,208 × 326,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,872x = 106,411,659,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,411,659,264/151,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,666.74
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