Finding the Third Proportional to 149,604 and 327,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,604 and 327,360 is: 716,321.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,604 : 327,360 = 327,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,604/327,360 = 327,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,604x = 327,360 × 327,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,604x = 107,164,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,164,569,600/149,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,321.55
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