Finding the Third Proportional to 148,632 and 326,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,632 and 326,652 is: 717,890.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,632 : 326,652 = 326,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,632/326,652 = 326,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,632x = 326,652 × 326,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,632x = 106,701,529,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,701,529,104/148,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,890.69
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