Finding the Third Proportional to 154,932 and 328,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,932 and 328,467 is: 696,373.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,932 : 328,467 = 328,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,932/328,467 = 328,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,932x = 328,467 × 328,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,932x = 107,890,570,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,890,570,089/154,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,373.70
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