Finding the Third Proportional to 149,730 and 328,444.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,730 and 328,444.50 is: 720,468.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,730 : 328,444.50 = 328,444.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,730/328,444.50 = 328,444.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,730x = 328,444.50 × 328,444.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,730x = 107,875,789,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,875,789,580.25/149,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,468.77
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