Finding the Third Proportional to 153,064 and 324,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,064 and 324,656 is: 688,610.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,064 : 324,656 = 324,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,064/324,656 = 324,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,064x = 324,656 × 324,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,064x = 105,401,518,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,401,518,336/153,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,610.77
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