Finding the Third Proportional to 155,516 and 327,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,516 and 327,632 is: 690,235.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,516 : 327,632 = 327,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,516/327,632 = 327,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,516x = 327,632 × 327,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,516x = 107,342,727,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,342,727,424/155,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,235.91
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