Finding the Third Proportional to 149,557.13 and 320,133.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,557.13 and 320,133.75 is: 685,260.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,557.13 : 320,133.75 = 320,133.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,557.13/320,133.75 = 320,133.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,557.13x = 320,133.75 × 320,133.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,557.13x = 102,485,617,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,485,617,889.06/149,557.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,260.68
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