Finding the Third Proportional to 151,932 and 325,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,932 and 325,939 is: 699,235.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,932 : 325,939 = 325,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,932/325,939 = 325,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,932x = 325,939 × 325,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,932x = 106,236,231,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,236,231,721/151,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,235.39
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