Finding the Third Proportional to 152,615 and 319,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,615 and 319,170 is: 667,493.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,615 : 319,170 = 319,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,615/319,170 = 319,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,615x = 319,170 × 319,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,615x = 101,869,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,869,488,900/152,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,493.29
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