Finding the Third Proportional to 148,248 and 326,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,248 and 326,736 is: 720,120.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,248 : 326,736 = 326,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,248/326,736 = 326,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,248x = 326,736 × 326,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,248x = 106,756,413,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,756,413,696/148,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,120.43
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