Finding the Third Proportional to 153,369 and 314,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,369 and 314,174 is: 643,580.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,369 : 314,174 = 314,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,369/314,174 = 314,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,369x = 314,174 × 314,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,369x = 98,705,302,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,705,302,276/153,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,580.53
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