Finding the Third Proportional to 154,692 and 327,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,692 and 327,681 is: 694,120.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,692 : 327,681 = 327,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,692/327,681 = 327,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,692x = 327,681 × 327,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,692x = 107,374,837,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,374,837,761/154,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,120.17
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