Finding the Third Proportional to 149,290 and 328,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,290 and 328,100 is: 721,077.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,290 : 328,100 = 328,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,290/328,100 = 328,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,290x = 328,100 × 328,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,290x = 107,649,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,649,610,000/149,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,077.17
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