Finding the Third Proportional to 155,526 and 326,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,526 and 326,719 is: 686,350.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,526 : 326,719 = 326,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,526/326,719 = 326,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,526x = 326,719 × 326,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,526x = 106,745,304,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,745,304,961/155,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,350.22
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