Finding the Third Proportional to 154,584 and 325,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,584 and 325,776 is: 686,552.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,584 : 325,776 = 325,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,584/325,776 = 325,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,584x = 325,776 × 325,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,584x = 106,130,002,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,130,002,176/154,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,552.31
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