Finding the Third Proportional to 149,673 and 320,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,673 and 320,100 is: 684,585.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,673 : 320,100 = 320,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,673/320,100 = 320,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,673x = 320,100 × 320,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,673x = 102,464,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,464,010,000/149,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,585.80
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