Finding the Third Proportional to 154,990 and 328,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,990 and 328,582 is: 696,600.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,990 : 328,582 = 328,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,990/328,582 = 328,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,990x = 328,582 × 328,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,990x = 107,966,130,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,966,130,724/154,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,600.62
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