Finding the Third Proportional to 149,592 and 327,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,592 and 327,342 is: 716,300.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,592 : 327,342 = 327,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,592/327,342 = 327,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,592x = 327,342 × 327,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,592x = 107,152,784,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,152,784,964/149,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,300.24
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