Finding the Third Proportional to 150,464 and 327,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,464 and 327,168 is: 711,392.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,464 : 327,168 = 327,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,464/327,168 = 327,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,464x = 327,168 × 327,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,464x = 107,038,900,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,038,900,224/150,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,392.10
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