Finding the Third Proportional to 148,376 and 326,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,376 and 326,416 is: 718,090.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,376 : 326,416 = 326,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,376/326,416 = 326,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,376x = 326,416 × 326,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,376x = 106,547,405,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,547,405,056/148,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,090.56
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