Finding the Third Proportional to 154,314 and 327,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,314 and 327,588 is: 695,425.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,314 : 327,588 = 327,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,314/327,588 = 327,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,314x = 327,588 × 327,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,314x = 107,313,897,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,313,897,744/154,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,425.55
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