Finding the Third Proportional to 154,356 and 327,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,356 and 327,660 is: 695,541.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,356 : 327,660 = 327,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,356/327,660 = 327,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,356x = 327,660 × 327,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,356x = 107,361,075,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,361,075,600/154,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,541.97
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