Finding the Third Proportional to 149,784 and 325,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,784 and 325,812 is: 708,710.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,784 : 325,812 = 325,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,784/325,812 = 325,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,784x = 325,812 × 325,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,784x = 106,153,459,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,153,459,344/149,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,710.27
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