Finding the Third Proportional to 153,190 and 324,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,190 and 324,044 is: 685,452.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,190 : 324,044 = 324,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,190/324,044 = 324,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,190x = 324,044 × 324,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,190x = 105,004,513,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,004,513,936/153,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,452.80
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