Finding the Third Proportional to 153,702 and 325,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,702 and 325,644 is: 689,932.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,702 : 325,644 = 325,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,702/325,644 = 325,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,702x = 325,644 × 325,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,702x = 106,044,014,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,044,014,736/153,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,932.56
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