Finding the Third Proportional to 149,580 and 329,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,580 and 329,520 is: 725,922.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,580 : 329,520 = 329,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,580/329,520 = 329,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,580x = 329,520 × 329,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,580x = 108,583,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,583,430,400/149,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,922.12
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