Finding the Third Proportional to 154,652 and 329,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,652 and 329,560 is: 702,285.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,652 : 329,560 = 329,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,652/329,560 = 329,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,652x = 329,560 × 329,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,652x = 108,609,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,609,793,600/154,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,285.09
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