Finding the Third Proportional to 155,746 and 327,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,746 and 327,044 is: 686,744.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,746 : 327,044 = 327,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,746/327,044 = 327,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,746x = 327,044 × 327,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,746x = 106,957,777,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,957,777,936/155,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,744.94
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