Finding the Third Proportional to 138,760 and 327,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,760 and 327,452 is: 772,735.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,760 : 327,452 = 327,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,760/327,452 = 327,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,760x = 327,452 × 327,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,760x = 107,224,812,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,224,812,304/138,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,735.75
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