Finding the Third Proportional to 154,564 and 325,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,564 and 325,733 is: 686,459.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,564 : 325,733 = 325,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,564/325,733 = 325,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,564x = 325,733 × 325,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,564x = 106,101,987,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,101,987,289/154,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,459.90
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