Finding the Third Proportional to 149,634 and 320,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,634 and 320,007 is: 684,366.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,634 : 320,007 = 320,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,634/320,007 = 320,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,634x = 320,007 × 320,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,634x = 102,404,480,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,404,480,049/149,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,366.39
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