Finding the Third Proportional to 151,586 and 327,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,586 and 327,300 is: 706,696.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,586 : 327,300 = 327,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,586/327,300 = 327,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,586x = 327,300 × 327,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,586x = 107,125,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,125,290,000/151,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,696.46
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