Finding the Third Proportional to 149,379 and 322,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,379 and 322,530 is: 696,387.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,379 : 322,530 = 322,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,379/322,530 = 322,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,379x = 322,530 × 322,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,379x = 104,025,600,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,025,600,900/149,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,387.05
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