Finding the Third Proportional to 148,886 and 324,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,886 and 324,544 is: 707,446.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,886 : 324,544 = 324,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,886/324,544 = 324,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,886x = 324,544 × 324,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,886x = 105,328,807,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,328,807,936/148,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,446.02
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