Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 539
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Solution
The third proportional to 327 and 539 is: 888.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327 : 539 = 539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327/539 = 539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327x = 539 × 539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327x = 290,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,521/327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888.44
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