Finding the Third Proportional to 154,554 and 325,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,554 and 325,710 is: 686,407.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,554 : 325,710 = 325,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,554/325,710 = 325,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,554x = 325,710 × 325,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,554x = 106,087,004,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,087,004,100/154,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,407.37
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