Finding the Third Proportional to 149,796 and 326,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,796 and 326,043 is: 709,658.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,796 : 326,043 = 326,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,796/326,043 = 326,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,796x = 326,043 × 326,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,796x = 106,304,037,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,304,037,849/149,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,658.72
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