Finding the Third Proportional to 152,282 and 327,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,282 and 327,244 is: 703,225.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,282 : 327,244 = 327,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,282/327,244 = 327,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,282x = 327,244 × 327,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,282x = 107,088,635,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,088,635,536/152,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,225.83
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