Finding the Third Proportional to 153,428 and 328,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,428 and 328,180 is: 701,971.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,428 : 328,180 = 328,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,428/328,180 = 328,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,428x = 328,180 × 328,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,428x = 107,702,112,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,702,112,400/153,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,971.69
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