Finding the Third Proportional to 148,624 and 320,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,624 and 320,934 is: 693,014.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,624 : 320,934 = 320,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,624/320,934 = 320,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,624x = 320,934 × 320,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,624x = 102,998,632,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,998,632,356/148,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,014.80
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