Finding the Third Proportional to 153,374 and 314,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,374 and 314,185 is: 643,604.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,374 : 314,185 = 314,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,374/314,185 = 314,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,374x = 314,185 × 314,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,374x = 98,712,214,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,712,214,225/153,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,604.62
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