Finding the Third Proportional to 149,304 and 327,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,304 and 327,732 is: 719,393.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,304 : 327,732 = 327,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,304/327,732 = 327,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,304x = 327,732 × 327,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,304x = 107,408,263,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,408,263,824/149,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,393.08
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