Finding the Third Proportional to 154,586 and 325,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,586 and 325,780 is: 686,560.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,586 : 325,780 = 325,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,586/325,780 = 325,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,586x = 325,780 × 325,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,586x = 106,132,608,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,132,608,400/154,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,560.29
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