Finding the Third Proportional to 148,414 and 330,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,414 and 330,046 is: 733,962.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,414 : 330,046 = 330,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,414/330,046 = 330,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,414x = 330,046 × 330,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,414x = 108,930,362,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,930,362,116/148,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,962.85
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