Finding the Third Proportional to 154,544 and 325,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,544 and 325,692 is: 686,375.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,544 : 325,692 = 325,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,544/325,692 = 325,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,544x = 325,692 × 325,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,544x = 106,075,278,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,075,278,864/154,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,375.91
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