Finding the Third Proportional to 154,426 and 325,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,426 and 325,052 is: 684,203.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,426 : 325,052 = 325,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,426/325,052 = 325,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,426x = 325,052 × 325,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,426x = 105,658,802,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,658,802,704/154,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,203.45
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