Finding the Third Proportional to 149,654 and 328,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,654 and 328,828 is: 722,518.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,654 : 328,828 = 328,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,654/328,828 = 328,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,654x = 328,828 × 328,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,654x = 108,127,853,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,127,853,584/149,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,518.97
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