Finding the Third Proportional to 153,270 and 327,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,270 and 327,492 is: 699,752.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,270 : 327,492 = 327,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,270/327,492 = 327,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,270x = 327,492 × 327,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,270x = 107,251,010,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,251,010,064/153,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,752.14
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