Finding the Third Proportional to 148,242 and 326,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,242 and 326,724 is: 720,096.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,242 : 326,724 = 326,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,242/326,724 = 326,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,242x = 326,724 × 326,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,242x = 106,748,572,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,748,572,176/148,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,096.68
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