Finding the Third Proportional to 154,680 and 327,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,680 and 327,663 is: 694,097.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,680 : 327,663 = 327,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,680/327,663 = 327,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,680x = 327,663 × 327,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,680x = 107,363,041,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,363,041,569/154,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,097.76
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