Finding the Third Proportional to 148,860 and 327,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,860 and 327,244 is: 719,391.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,860 : 327,244 = 327,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,860/327,244 = 327,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,860x = 327,244 × 327,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,860x = 107,088,635,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,088,635,536/148,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,391.61
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