Finding the Third Proportional to 154,422 and 325,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,422 and 325,044 is: 684,187.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,422 : 325,044 = 325,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,422/325,044 = 325,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,422x = 325,044 × 325,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,422x = 105,653,601,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,653,601,936/154,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,187.50
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