Finding the Third Proportional to 148,244 and 326,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,244 and 326,009 is: 716,938.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,244 : 326,009 = 326,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,244/326,009 = 326,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,244x = 326,009 × 326,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,244x = 106,281,868,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,281,868,081/148,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,938.75
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