Finding the Third Proportional to 152,730 and 327,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,730 and 327,348 is: 701,608.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,730 : 327,348 = 327,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,730/327,348 = 327,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,730x = 327,348 × 327,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,730x = 107,156,713,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,156,713,104/152,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,608.81
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