Finding the Third Proportional to 153,864 and 319,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,864 and 319,958 is: 665,348.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,864 : 319,958 = 319,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,864/319,958 = 319,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,864x = 319,958 × 319,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,864x = 102,373,121,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,373,121,764/153,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,348.11
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