Finding the Third Proportional to 153,682 and 314,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,682 and 314,951 is: 645,450.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,682 : 314,951 = 314,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,682/314,951 = 314,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,682x = 314,951 × 314,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,682x = 99,194,132,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,194,132,401/153,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,450.56
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