Finding the Third Proportional to 149,880 and 326,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,880 and 326,208 is: 709,979.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,880 : 326,208 = 326,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,880/326,208 = 326,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,880x = 326,208 × 326,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,880x = 106,411,659,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,411,659,264/149,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,979.04
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