Finding the Third Proportional to 153,070 and 324,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,070 and 324,350 is: 687,286.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,070 : 324,350 = 324,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,070/324,350 = 324,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,070x = 324,350 × 324,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,070x = 105,202,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,202,922,500/153,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,286.36
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