Finding the Third Proportional to 149,648 and 328,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,648 and 328,816 is: 722,495.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,648 : 328,816 = 328,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,648/328,816 = 328,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,648x = 328,816 × 328,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,648x = 108,119,961,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,119,961,856/149,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,495.20
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