Finding the Third Proportional to 157,014 and 327,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,014 and 327,310 is: 682,307.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,014 : 327,310 = 327,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,014/327,310 = 327,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,014x = 327,310 × 327,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,014x = 107,131,836,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,131,836,100/157,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,307.54
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