Finding the Third Proportional to 149,292 and 328,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,292 and 328,103 is: 721,080.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,292 : 328,103 = 328,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,292/328,103 = 328,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,292x = 328,103 × 328,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,292x = 107,651,578,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,651,578,609/149,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,080.69
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