Finding the Third Proportional to 154,566 and 325,735.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,566 and 325,735.88 is: 686,463.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,566 : 325,735.88 = 325,735.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,566/325,735.88 = 325,735.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,566x = 325,735.88 × 325,735.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,566x = 106,103,860,262.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,103,860,262.02/154,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,463.13
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