Finding the Third Proportional to 152,292 and 327,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,292 and 327,264 is: 703,265.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,292 : 327,264 = 327,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,292/327,264 = 327,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,292x = 327,264 × 327,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,292x = 107,101,725,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,101,725,696/152,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,265.61
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