Finding the Third Proportional to 149,056 and 321,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,056 and 321,344 is: 692,772.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,056 : 321,344 = 321,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,056/321,344 = 321,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,056x = 321,344 × 321,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,056x = 103,261,966,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,261,966,336/149,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,772.96
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