Finding the Third Proportional to 153,548 and 323,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,548 and 323,902 is: 683,255.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,548 : 323,902 = 323,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,548/323,902 = 323,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,548x = 323,902 × 323,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,548x = 104,912,505,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,912,505,604/153,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,255.44
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