Finding the Third Proportional to 149,574 and 325,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,574 and 325,392 is: 707,876.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,574 : 325,392 = 325,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,574/325,392 = 325,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,574x = 325,392 × 325,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,574x = 105,879,953,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,879,953,664/149,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,876.73
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