Finding the Third Proportional to 154,563 and 329,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,563 and 329,538 is: 702,595.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,563 : 329,538 = 329,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,563/329,538 = 329,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,563x = 329,538 × 329,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,563x = 108,595,293,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,595,293,444/154,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,595.66
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