Finding the Third Proportional to 149,634 and 320,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,634 and 320,022 is: 684,430.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,634 : 320,022 = 320,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,634/320,022 = 320,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,634x = 320,022 × 320,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,634x = 102,414,080,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,414,080,484/149,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,430.55
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