Finding the Third Proportional to 148,837.50 and 325,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,837.50 and 325,617 is: 712,363.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,837.50 : 325,617 = 325,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,837.50/325,617 = 325,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,837.50x = 325,617 × 325,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,837.50x = 106,026,430,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,026,430,689/148,837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,363.69
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