Finding the Third Proportional to 154,640 and 329,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,640 and 329,692 is: 702,902.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,640 : 329,692 = 329,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,640/329,692 = 329,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,640x = 329,692 × 329,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,640x = 108,696,814,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,696,814,864/154,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,902.32
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