Finding the Third Proportional to 150,579 and 327,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,579 and 327,399 is: 711,852.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,579 : 327,399 = 327,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,579/327,399 = 327,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,579x = 327,399 × 327,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,579x = 107,190,105,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,190,105,201/150,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,852.95
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