Finding the Third Proportional to 149,028 and 323,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,028 and 323,460 is: 702,058.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,028 : 323,460 = 323,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,028/323,460 = 323,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,028x = 323,460 × 323,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,028x = 104,626,371,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,626,371,600/149,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,058.48
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