Finding the Third Proportional to 154,362 and 327,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,362 and 327,672 is: 695,565.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,362 : 327,672 = 327,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,362/327,672 = 327,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,362x = 327,672 × 327,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,362x = 107,368,939,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,368,939,584/154,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,565.87
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