Finding the Third Proportional to 149,644 and 328,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,644 and 328,365 is: 720,533.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,644 : 328,365 = 328,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,644/328,365 = 328,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,644x = 328,365 × 328,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,644x = 107,823,573,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,823,573,225/149,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,533.89
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