Finding the Third Proportional to 154,698 and 327,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,698 and 327,699 is: 694,169.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,698 : 327,699 = 327,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,698/327,699 = 327,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,698x = 327,699 × 327,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,698x = 107,386,634,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,386,634,601/154,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,169.51
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