Finding the Third Proportional to 151,960 and 327,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,960 and 327,290 is: 704,914.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,960 : 327,290 = 327,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,960/327,290 = 327,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,960x = 327,290 × 327,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,960x = 107,118,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,118,744,100/151,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,914.08
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