Finding the Third Proportional to 149,650 and 328,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,650 and 328,820 is: 722,503.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,650 : 328,820 = 328,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,650/328,820 = 328,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,650x = 328,820 × 328,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,650x = 108,122,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,122,592,400/149,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,503.12
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