Finding the Third Proportional to 149,694 and 322,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,694 and 322,716 is: 695,723.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,694 : 322,716 = 322,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,694/322,716 = 322,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,694x = 322,716 × 322,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,694x = 104,145,616,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,145,616,656/149,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,723.39
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