Finding the Third Proportional to 149,404 and 323,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,404 and 323,700 is: 701,331.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,404 : 323,700 = 323,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,404/323,700 = 323,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,404x = 323,700 × 323,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,404x = 104,781,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,781,690,000/149,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,331.22
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