Finding the Third Proportional to 153,154 and 324,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,154 and 324,492 is: 687,510.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,154 : 324,492 = 324,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,154/324,492 = 324,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,154x = 324,492 × 324,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,154x = 105,295,058,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,295,058,064/153,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,510.99
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