Finding the Third Proportional to 150,584 and 327,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,584 and 327,409 is: 711,872.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,584 : 327,409 = 327,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,584/327,409 = 327,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,584x = 327,409 × 327,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,584x = 107,196,653,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,196,653,281/150,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,872.80
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