Finding the Third Proportional to 154,560 and 329,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,560 and 329,532 is: 702,583.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,560 : 329,532 = 329,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,560/329,532 = 329,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,560x = 329,532 × 329,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,560x = 108,591,339,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,591,339,024/154,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,583.72
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