Finding the Third Proportional to 153,436 and 328,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,436 and 328,194 is: 701,994.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,436 : 328,194 = 328,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,436/328,194 = 328,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,436x = 328,194 × 328,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,436x = 107,711,301,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,711,301,636/153,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,994.98
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