Finding the Third Proportional to 150,582 and 327,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,582 and 327,405 is: 711,864.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,582 : 327,405 = 327,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,582/327,405 = 327,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,582x = 327,405 × 327,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,582x = 107,194,034,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,194,034,025/150,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,864.86
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