Finding the Third Proportional to 148,880 and 324,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,880 and 324,010 is: 705,148.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,880 : 324,010 = 324,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,880/324,010 = 324,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,880x = 324,010 × 324,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,880x = 104,982,480,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,982,480,100/148,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,148.31
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