Finding the Third Proportional to 151,938 and 327,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,938 and 327,222 is: 704,723.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,938 : 327,222 = 327,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,938/327,222 = 327,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,938x = 327,222 × 327,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,938x = 107,074,237,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,074,237,284/151,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,723.22
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