Finding the Third Proportional to 149,734 and 321,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,734 and 321,374 is: 689,764.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,734 : 321,374 = 321,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,734/321,374 = 321,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,734x = 321,374 × 321,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,734x = 103,281,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,281,247,876/149,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,764.84
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