Finding the Third Proportional to 153,819 and 327,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,819 and 327,294 is: 696,411.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,819 : 327,294 = 327,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,819/327,294 = 327,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,819x = 327,294 × 327,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,819x = 107,121,362,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,121,362,436/153,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,411.77
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