Finding the Third Proportional to 154,646 and 325,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,646 and 325,888 is: 686,749.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,646 : 325,888 = 325,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,646/325,888 = 325,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,646x = 325,888 × 325,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,646x = 106,202,988,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,202,988,544/154,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,749.02
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