Finding the Third Proportional to 149,854 and 327,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,854 and 327,320 is: 714,951.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,854 : 327,320 = 327,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,854/327,320 = 327,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,854x = 327,320 × 327,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,854x = 107,138,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,138,382,400/149,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,951.77
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