Finding the Third Proportional to 155,538 and 327,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,538 and 327,674 is: 690,315.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,538 : 327,674 = 327,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,538/327,674 = 327,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,538x = 327,674 × 327,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,538x = 107,370,250,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,370,250,276/155,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,315.23
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