Finding the Third Proportional to 153,398 and 328,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,398 and 328,654 is: 704,138.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,398 : 328,654 = 328,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,398/328,654 = 328,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,398x = 328,654 × 328,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,398x = 108,013,451,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,013,451,716/153,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,138.59
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