Finding the Third Proportional to 153,214 and 317,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,214 and 317,038 is: 656,030.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,214 : 317,038 = 317,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,214/317,038 = 317,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,214x = 317,038 × 317,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,214x = 100,513,093,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,513,093,444/153,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,030.74
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