Finding the Third Proportional to 154,272 and 320,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,272 and 320,832 is: 667,218.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,272 : 320,832 = 320,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,272/320,832 = 320,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,272x = 320,832 × 320,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,272x = 102,933,172,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,933,172,224/154,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,218.76
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