Finding the Third Proportional to 149,610 and 327,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,610 and 327,373 is: 716,349.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,610 : 327,373 = 327,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,610/327,373 = 327,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,610x = 327,373 × 327,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,610x = 107,173,081,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,173,081,129/149,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,349.72
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