Finding the Third Proportional to 153,619 and 319,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,619 and 319,501 is: 664,506.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,619 : 319,501 = 319,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,619/319,501 = 319,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,619x = 319,501 × 319,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,619x = 102,080,889,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,080,889,001/153,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,506.92
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