Finding the Third Proportional to 154,937 and 328,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,937 and 328,474 is: 696,380.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,937 : 328,474 = 328,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,937/328,474 = 328,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,937x = 328,474 × 328,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,937x = 107,895,168,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,895,168,676/154,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,380.91
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