Finding the Third Proportional to 149,736 and 327,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,736 and 327,606 is: 716,766.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,736 : 327,606 = 327,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,736/327,606 = 327,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,736x = 327,606 × 327,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,736x = 107,325,691,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,325,691,236/149,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,766.12
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