Finding the Third Proportional to 152,576 and 319,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,576 and 319,104 is: 667,387.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,576 : 319,104 = 319,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,576/319,104 = 319,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,576x = 319,104 × 319,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,576x = 101,827,362,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,827,362,816/152,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,387.81
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