Finding the Third Proportional to 151,584 and 327,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,584 and 327,296 is: 706,688.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,584 : 327,296 = 327,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,584/327,296 = 327,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,584x = 327,296 × 327,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,584x = 107,122,671,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,122,671,616/151,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,688.51
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