Finding the Third Proportional to 154,631 and 329,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,631 and 329,512 is: 702,175.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,631 : 329,512 = 329,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,631/329,512 = 329,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,631x = 329,512 × 329,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,631x = 108,578,158,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,578,158,144/154,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,175.88
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