Finding the Third Proportional to 148,154 and 325,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,154 and 325,828 is: 716,577.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,154 : 325,828 = 325,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,154/325,828 = 325,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,154x = 325,828 × 325,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,154x = 106,163,885,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,163,885,584/148,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,577.92
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