Finding the Third Proportional to 149,787 and 326,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,787 and 326,025 is: 709,623.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,787 : 326,025 = 326,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,787/326,025 = 326,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,787x = 326,025 × 326,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,787x = 106,292,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,292,300,625/149,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,623.00
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