Finding the Third Proportional to 149,640 and 328,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,640 and 328,928 is: 723,026.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,640 : 328,928 = 328,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,640/328,928 = 328,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,640x = 328,928 × 328,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,640x = 108,193,629,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,193,629,184/149,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,026.12
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