Finding the Third Proportional to 138,774 and 327,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,774 and 327,486 is: 772,818.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,774 : 327,486 = 327,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,774/327,486 = 327,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,774x = 327,486 × 327,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,774x = 107,247,080,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,247,080,196/138,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,818.25
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