Finding the Third Proportional to 149,368 and 328,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,368 and 328,184 is: 721,069.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,368 : 328,184 = 328,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,368/328,184 = 328,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,368x = 328,184 × 328,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,368x = 107,704,737,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,704,737,856/149,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,069.69
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