Finding the Third Proportional to 150,654 and 327,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,654 and 327,546 is: 712,137.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,654 : 327,546 = 327,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,654/327,546 = 327,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,654x = 327,546 × 327,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,654x = 107,286,382,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,286,382,116/150,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,137.63
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