Finding the Third Proportional to 154,558 and 329,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,558 and 329,529 is: 702,580.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,558 : 329,529 = 329,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,558/329,529 = 329,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,558x = 329,529 × 329,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,558x = 108,589,361,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,589,361,841/154,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,580.01
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