Finding the Third Proportional to 148,651 and 326,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,651 and 326,822 is: 718,546.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,651 : 326,822 = 326,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,651/326,822 = 326,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,651x = 326,822 × 326,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,651x = 106,812,619,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,812,619,684/148,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,546.26
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