Finding the Third Proportional to 153,354 and 314,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,354 and 314,358 is: 644,397.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,354 : 314,358 = 314,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,354/314,358 = 314,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,354x = 314,358 × 314,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,354x = 98,820,952,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,820,952,164/153,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,397.62
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