Finding the Third Proportional to 149,592 and 330,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,592 and 330,276 is: 729,198.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,592 : 330,276 = 330,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,592/330,276 = 330,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,592x = 330,276 × 330,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,592x = 109,082,236,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,082,236,176/149,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,198.33
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