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Finding the Third Proportional to 149,855 and 320,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 149,855 and 320,966 is: 687,459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,855 : 320,966 = 320,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,855/320,966 = 320,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,855x = 320,966 × 320,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,855x = 103,019,173,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,019,173,156/149,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,459.03

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