Finding the Third Proportional to 153,386 and 328,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,386 and 328,096 is: 701,804.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,386 : 328,096 = 328,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,386/328,096 = 328,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,386x = 328,096 × 328,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,386x = 107,646,985,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,646,985,216/153,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,804.50
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