Finding the Third Proportional to 154,582 and 325,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,582 and 325,766 is: 686,519.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,582 : 325,766 = 325,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,582/325,766 = 325,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,582x = 325,766 × 325,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,582x = 106,123,486,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,123,486,756/154,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,519.04
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