Finding the Third Proportional to 149,030 and 324,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,030 and 324,364 is: 705,978.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,030 : 324,364 = 324,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,030/324,364 = 324,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,030x = 324,364 × 324,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,030x = 105,212,004,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,212,004,496/149,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,978.69
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