Finding the Third Proportional to 149,655 and 323,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,655 and 323,048 is: 697,337.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,655 : 323,048 = 323,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,655/323,048 = 323,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,655x = 323,048 × 323,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,655x = 104,360,010,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,360,010,304/149,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,337.28
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