Finding the Third Proportional to 151,890 and 327,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,890 and 327,138 is: 704,584.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,890 : 327,138 = 327,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,890/327,138 = 327,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,890x = 327,138 × 327,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,890x = 107,019,271,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,019,271,044/151,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,584.05
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