Finding the Third Proportional to 138,770 and 327,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,770 and 327,477 is: 772,798.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,770 : 327,477 = 327,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,770/327,477 = 327,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,770x = 327,477 × 327,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,770x = 107,241,185,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,241,185,529/138,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,798.05
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