Finding the Third Proportional to 149,366 and 312,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,366 and 312,582 is: 654,148.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,366 : 312,582 = 312,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,366/312,582 = 312,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,366x = 312,582 × 312,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,366x = 97,707,506,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,707,506,724/149,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,148.24
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