Finding the Third Proportional to 152,666 and 325,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,666 and 325,621 is: 694,516.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,666 : 325,621 = 325,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,666/325,621 = 325,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,666x = 325,621 × 325,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,666x = 106,029,035,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,029,035,641/152,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,516.37
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