Finding the Third Proportional to 149,768 and 325,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,768 and 325,774 is: 708,620.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,768 : 325,774 = 325,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,768/325,774 = 325,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,768x = 325,774 × 325,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,768x = 106,128,699,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,128,699,076/149,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,620.66
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