Finding the Third Proportional to 148,873.50 and 323,988.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,873.50 and 323,988.75 is: 705,086.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,873.50 : 323,988.75 = 323,988.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,873.50/323,988.75 = 323,988.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,873.50x = 323,988.75 × 323,988.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,873.50x = 104,968,710,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,968,710,126.56/148,873.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,086.60
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