Finding the Third Proportional to 150,431 and 327,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,431 and 327,844 is: 714,491.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,431 : 327,844 = 327,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,431/327,844 = 327,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,431x = 327,844 × 327,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,431x = 107,481,688,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,481,688,336/150,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,491.62
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