Finding the Third Proportional to 149,928 and 322,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,928 and 322,087 is: 691,932.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,928 : 322,087 = 322,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,928/322,087 = 322,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,928x = 322,087 × 322,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,928x = 103,740,035,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,740,035,569/149,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,932.36
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