Finding the Third Proportional to 149,764.50 and 325,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,764.50 and 325,773 is: 708,632.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,764.50 : 325,773 = 325,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,764.50/325,773 = 325,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,764.50x = 325,773 × 325,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,764.50x = 106,128,047,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,128,047,529/149,764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,632.87
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