Finding the Third Proportional to 153,708 and 325,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,708 and 325,656 is: 689,956.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,708 : 325,656 = 325,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,708/325,656 = 325,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,708x = 325,656 × 325,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,708x = 106,051,830,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,051,830,336/153,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,956.48
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