Finding the Third Proportional to 154,940 and 328,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,940 and 328,328 is: 695,748.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,940 : 328,328 = 328,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,940/328,328 = 328,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,940x = 328,328 × 328,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,940x = 107,799,275,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,799,275,584/154,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,748.52
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