Finding the Third Proportional to 154,294 and 327,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,294 and 327,541 is: 695,316.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,294 : 327,541 = 327,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,294/327,541 = 327,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,294x = 327,541 × 327,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,294x = 107,283,106,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,283,106,681/154,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,316.13
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