Finding the Third Proportional to 138,771 and 327,479.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,771 and 327,479.50 is: 772,804.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,771 : 327,479.50 = 327,479.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,771/327,479.50 = 327,479.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,771x = 327,479.50 × 327,479.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,771x = 107,242,822,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,242,822,920.25/138,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,804.28
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