Finding the Third Proportional to 148,401 and 328,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,401 and 328,815 is: 728,561.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,401 : 328,815 = 328,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,401/328,815 = 328,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,401x = 328,815 × 328,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,401x = 108,119,304,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,119,304,225/148,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,561.83
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