Finding the Third Proportional to 153,437 and 328,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,437 and 328,196 is: 701,998.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,437 : 328,196 = 328,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,437/328,196 = 328,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,437x = 328,196 × 328,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,437x = 107,712,614,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,712,614,416/153,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,998.96
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