Finding the Third Proportional to 152,712 and 327,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,712 and 327,312 is: 701,537.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,712 : 327,312 = 327,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,712/327,312 = 327,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,712x = 327,312 × 327,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,712x = 107,133,145,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,133,145,344/152,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,537.18
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