Finding the Third Proportional to 154,170 and 328,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,170 and 328,698 is: 700,800.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,170 : 328,698 = 328,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,170/328,698 = 328,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,170x = 328,698 × 328,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,170x = 108,042,375,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,042,375,204/154,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,800.25
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