Finding the Third Proportional to 148,416 and 330,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,416 and 330,050 is: 733,970.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,416 : 330,050 = 330,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,416/330,050 = 330,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,416x = 330,050 × 330,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,416x = 108,933,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,933,002,500/148,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,970.75
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