Finding the Third Proportional to 149,166 and 323,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,166 and 323,730 is: 702,580.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,166 : 323,730 = 323,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,166/323,730 = 323,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,166x = 323,730 × 323,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,166x = 104,801,112,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,801,112,900/149,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,580.43
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