Finding the Third Proportional to 149,641 and 323,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,641 and 323,021 is: 697,285.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,641 : 323,021 = 323,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,641/323,021 = 323,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,641x = 323,021 × 323,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,641x = 104,342,566,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,342,566,441/149,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,285.95
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