Finding the Third Proportional to 152,708 and 328,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,708 and 328,828 is: 708,069.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,708 : 328,828 = 328,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,708/328,828 = 328,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,708x = 328,828 × 328,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,708x = 108,127,853,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,127,853,584/152,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,069.35
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