Finding the Third Proportional to 148,772 and 323,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,772 and 323,792 is: 704,710.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,772 : 323,792 = 323,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,772/323,792 = 323,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,772x = 323,792 × 323,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,772x = 104,841,259,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,841,259,264/148,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,710.96
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