Finding the Third Proportional to 148,776 and 327,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,776 and 327,036 is: 718,883.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,776 : 327,036 = 327,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,776/327,036 = 327,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,776x = 327,036 × 327,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,776x = 106,952,545,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,952,545,296/148,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,883.05
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