Finding the Third Proportional to 154,574 and 325,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,574 and 325,752 is: 686,495.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,574 : 325,752 = 325,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,574/325,752 = 325,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,574x = 325,752 × 325,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,574x = 106,114,365,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,114,365,504/154,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,495.57
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