Finding the Third Proportional to 152,679 and 327,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,679 and 327,966 is: 704,495.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,679 : 327,966 = 327,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,679/327,966 = 327,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,679x = 327,966 × 327,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,679x = 107,561,697,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,561,697,156/152,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,495.69
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