Finding the Third Proportional to 150,604 and 327,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,604 and 327,440 is: 711,913.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,604 : 327,440 = 327,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,604/327,440 = 327,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,604x = 327,440 × 327,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,604x = 107,216,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,216,953,600/150,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,913.05
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