Finding the Third Proportional to 150,616 and 327,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,616 and 327,464 is: 711,960.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,616 : 327,464 = 327,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,616/327,464 = 327,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,616x = 327,464 × 327,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,616x = 107,232,671,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,232,671,296/150,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,960.69
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