Finding the Third Proportional to 148,332 and 326,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,332 and 326,922 is: 720,532.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,332 : 326,922 = 326,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,332/326,922 = 326,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,332x = 326,922 × 326,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,332x = 106,877,994,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,877,994,084/148,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,532.28
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