Finding the Third Proportional to 152,564 and 319,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,564 and 319,070 is: 667,298.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,564 : 319,070 = 319,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,564/319,070 = 319,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,564x = 319,070 × 319,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,564x = 101,805,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,805,664,900/152,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,298.08
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