Finding the Third Proportional to 148,474 and 323,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,474 and 323,594 is: 705,262.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,474 : 323,594 = 323,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,474/323,594 = 323,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,474x = 323,594 × 323,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,474x = 104,713,076,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,713,076,836/148,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,262.04
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