Finding the Third Proportional to 153,188 and 324,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,188 and 324,040 is: 685,444.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,188 : 324,040 = 324,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,188/324,040 = 324,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,188x = 324,040 × 324,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,188x = 105,001,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,001,921,600/153,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,444.82
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