Finding the Third Proportional to 150,720 and 327,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,720 and 327,360 is: 711,017.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,720 : 327,360 = 327,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,720/327,360 = 327,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,720x = 327,360 × 327,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,720x = 107,164,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,164,569,600/150,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,017.58
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