Finding the Third Proportional to 149,202 and 324,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,202 and 324,638 is: 706,356.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,202 : 324,638 = 324,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,202/324,638 = 324,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,202x = 324,638 × 324,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,202x = 105,389,831,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,389,831,044/149,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,356.69
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