Finding the Third Proportional to 149,256 and 326,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,256 and 326,862 is: 715,808.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,256 : 326,862 = 326,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,256/326,862 = 326,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,256x = 326,862 × 326,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,256x = 106,838,767,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,838,767,044/149,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,808.86
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