Finding the Third Proportional to 149,706 and 323,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,706 and 323,154 is: 697,557.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,706 : 323,154 = 323,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,706/323,154 = 323,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,706x = 323,154 × 323,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,706x = 104,428,507,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,428,507,716/149,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,557.26
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