Finding the Third Proportional to 150,908 and 327,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,908 and 327,816 is: 712,111.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,908 : 327,816 = 327,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,908/327,816 = 327,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,908x = 327,816 × 327,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,908x = 107,463,329,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,463,329,856/150,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,111.55
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