Finding the Third Proportional to 148,641 and 324,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,641 and 324,444 is: 708,175.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,641 : 324,444 = 324,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,641/324,444 = 324,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,641x = 324,444 × 324,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,641x = 105,263,909,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,263,909,136/148,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,175.46
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