Finding the Third Proportional to 153,456 and 326,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,456 and 326,784 is: 695,885.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,456 : 326,784 = 326,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,456/326,784 = 326,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,456x = 326,784 × 326,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,456x = 106,787,782,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,787,782,656/153,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,885.35
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