Finding the Third Proportional to 154,681 and 327,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,681 and 327,665 is: 694,101.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,681 : 327,665 = 327,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,681/327,665 = 327,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,681x = 327,665 × 327,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,681x = 107,364,352,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,364,352,225/154,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,101.75
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