Finding the Third Proportional to 154,986.75 and 328,572.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,986.75 and 328,572.75 is: 696,576.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,986.75 : 328,572.75 = 328,572.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,986.75/328,572.75 = 328,572.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,986.75x = 328,572.75 × 328,572.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,986.75x = 107,960,052,042.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,960,052,042.56/154,986.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,576.01
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