Finding the Third Proportional to 151,902 and 327,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,902 and 327,176 is: 704,692.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,902 : 327,176 = 327,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,902/327,176 = 327,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,902x = 327,176 × 327,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,902x = 107,044,134,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,044,134,976/151,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,692.07
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