Finding the Third Proportional to 153,426 and 328,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,426 and 328,173 is: 701,950.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,426 : 328,173 = 328,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,426/328,173 = 328,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,426x = 328,173 × 328,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,426x = 107,697,517,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,697,517,929/153,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,950.89
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