Finding the Third Proportional to 153,397 and 328,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,397 and 328,652 is: 704,134.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,397 : 328,652 = 328,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,397/328,652 = 328,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,397x = 328,652 × 328,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,397x = 108,012,137,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,012,137,104/153,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,134.61
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