Finding the Third Proportional to 148,222 and 329,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,222 and 329,606 is: 732,955.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,222 : 329,606 = 329,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,222/329,606 = 329,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,222x = 329,606 × 329,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,222x = 108,640,115,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,640,115,236/148,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,955.40
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