Finding the Third Proportional to 154,934 and 328,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,934 and 328,471 is: 696,381.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,934 : 328,471 = 328,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,934/328,471 = 328,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,934x = 328,471 × 328,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,934x = 107,893,197,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,893,197,841/154,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,381.67
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