Finding the Third Proportional to 149,458.50 and 328,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,458.50 and 328,077 is: 720,163.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,458.50 : 328,077 = 328,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,458.50/328,077 = 328,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,458.50x = 328,077 × 328,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,458.50x = 107,634,517,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,634,517,929/149,458.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,163.24
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