Finding the Third Proportional to 149,016 and 324,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,016 and 324,312 is: 705,818.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,016 : 324,312 = 324,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,016/324,312 = 324,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,016x = 324,312 × 324,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,016x = 105,178,273,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,178,273,344/149,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,818.66
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