Finding the Third Proportional to 154,312 and 327,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,312 and 327,580 is: 695,400.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,312 : 327,580 = 327,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,312/327,580 = 327,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,312x = 327,580 × 327,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,312x = 107,308,656,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,308,656,400/154,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,400.59
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