Finding the Third Proportional to 150,436 and 327,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,436 and 327,852 is: 714,502.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,436 : 327,852 = 327,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,436/327,852 = 327,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,436x = 327,852 × 327,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,436x = 107,486,933,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,486,933,904/150,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,502.74
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