Finding the Third Proportional to 150,560 and 327,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,560 and 327,370 is: 711,816.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,560 : 327,370 = 327,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,560/327,370 = 327,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,560x = 327,370 × 327,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,560x = 107,171,116,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,171,116,900/150,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,816.66
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