Finding the Third Proportional to 149,344 and 312,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,344 and 312,518 is: 653,976.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,344 : 312,518 = 312,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,344/312,518 = 312,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,344x = 312,518 × 312,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,344x = 97,667,500,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,667,500,324/149,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,976.73
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