Finding the Third Proportional to 148,362 and 326,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,362 and 326,208 is: 717,243.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,362 : 326,208 = 326,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,362/326,208 = 326,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,362x = 326,208 × 326,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,362x = 106,411,659,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,411,659,264/148,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,243.36
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