Finding the Third Proportional to 149,170 and 323,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,170 and 323,738 is: 702,596.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,170 : 323,738 = 323,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,170/323,738 = 323,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,170x = 323,738 × 323,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,170x = 104,806,292,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,806,292,644/149,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,596.32
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