Finding the Third Proportional to 157,044 and 327,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,044 and 327,362 is: 682,393.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,044 : 327,362 = 327,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,044/327,362 = 327,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,044x = 327,362 × 327,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,044x = 107,165,879,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,165,879,044/157,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,393.97
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