Finding the Third Proportional to 153,468 and 325,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,468 and 325,188 is: 689,050.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,468 : 325,188 = 325,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,468/325,188 = 325,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,468x = 325,188 × 325,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,468x = 105,747,235,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,747,235,344/153,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,050.72
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