Finding the Third Proportional to 149,976 and 313,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,976 and 313,812 is: 656,624.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,976 : 313,812 = 313,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,976/313,812 = 313,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,976x = 313,812 × 313,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,976x = 98,477,971,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,477,971,344/149,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,624.87
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