Finding the Third Proportional to 149,932 and 322,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,932 and 322,096 is: 691,952.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,932 : 322,096 = 322,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,932/322,096 = 322,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,932x = 322,096 × 322,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,932x = 103,745,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,745,833,216/149,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,952.57
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