Finding the Third Proportional to 149,675 and 332,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,675 and 332,566 is: 738,935.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,675 : 332,566 = 332,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,675/332,566 = 332,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,675x = 332,566 × 332,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,675x = 110,600,144,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,600,144,356/149,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,935.32
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