Finding the Third Proportional to 149,871 and 313,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,871 and 313,597 is: 656,184.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,871 : 313,597 = 313,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,871/313,597 = 313,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,871x = 313,597 × 313,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,871x = 98,343,078,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,343,078,409/149,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,184.84
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