Finding the Third Proportional to 149,890.50 and 324,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,890.50 and 324,243 is: 701,402.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,890.50 : 324,243 = 324,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,890.50/324,243 = 324,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,890.50x = 324,243 × 324,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,890.50x = 105,133,523,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,133,523,049/149,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,402.18
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