Finding the Third Proportional to 148,188 and 323,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,188 and 323,592 is: 706,614.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,188 : 323,592 = 323,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,188/323,592 = 323,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,188x = 323,592 × 323,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,188x = 104,711,782,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,711,782,464/148,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,614.45
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