Finding the Third Proportional to 153,583 and 319,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,583 and 319,427 is: 664,354.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,583 : 319,427 = 319,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,583/319,427 = 319,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,583x = 319,427 × 319,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,583x = 102,033,608,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,033,608,329/153,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,354.83
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