Finding the Third Proportional to 154,206 and 320,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,206 and 320,724 is: 667,055.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,206 : 320,724 = 320,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,206/320,724 = 320,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,206x = 320,724 × 320,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,206x = 102,863,884,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,863,884,176/154,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,055.01
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