Finding the Third Proportional to 154,675 and 327,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,675 and 327,655 is: 694,086.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,675 : 327,655 = 327,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,675/327,655 = 327,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,675x = 327,655 × 327,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,675x = 107,357,799,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,357,799,025/154,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,086.30
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