Finding the Third Proportional to 148,106 and 320,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,106 and 320,823 is: 694,957.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,106 : 320,823 = 320,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,106/320,823 = 320,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,106x = 320,823 × 320,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,106x = 102,927,397,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,927,397,329/148,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,957.65
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