Finding the Third Proportional to 153,198 and 324,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,198 and 324,060 is: 685,484.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,198 : 324,060 = 324,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,198/324,060 = 324,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,198x = 324,060 × 324,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,198x = 105,014,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,014,883,600/153,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,484.69
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