Finding the Third Proportional to 149,804 and 318,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,804 and 318,076 is: 675,364.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,804 : 318,076 = 318,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,804/318,076 = 318,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,804x = 318,076 × 318,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,804x = 101,172,341,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,172,341,776/149,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,364.76
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