Finding the Third Proportional to 148,754 and 326,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,754 and 326,896 is: 718,373.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,754 : 326,896 = 326,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,754/326,896 = 326,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,754x = 326,896 × 326,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,754x = 106,860,994,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,860,994,816/148,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,373.92
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