Finding the Third Proportional to 154,860 and 328,327.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,860 and 328,327.50 is: 696,105.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,860 : 328,327.50 = 328,327.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,860/328,327.50 = 328,327.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,860x = 328,327.50 × 328,327.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,860x = 107,798,947,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,798,947,256.25/154,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,105.82
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