Finding the Third Proportional to 154,700 and 329,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,700 and 329,632 is: 702,373.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,700 : 329,632 = 329,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,700/329,632 = 329,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,700x = 329,632 × 329,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,700x = 108,657,255,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,657,255,424/154,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,373.98
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