Finding the Third Proportional to 148,644 and 326,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,644 and 326,808 is: 718,518.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,644 : 326,808 = 326,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,644/326,808 = 326,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,644x = 326,808 × 326,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,644x = 106,803,468,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,803,468,864/148,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,518.53
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