Finding the Third Proportional to 149,480 and 328,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,480 and 328,084 is: 720,090.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,480 : 328,084 = 328,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,480/328,084 = 328,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,480x = 328,084 × 328,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,480x = 107,639,111,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,639,111,056/149,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,090.39
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