Finding the Third Proportional to 149,596 and 322,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,596 and 322,975 is: 697,297.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,596 : 322,975 = 322,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,596/322,975 = 322,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,596x = 322,975 × 322,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,596x = 104,312,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,312,850,625/149,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,297.06
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