Finding the Third Proportional to 148,890 and 327,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,890 and 327,264 is: 719,334.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,890 : 327,264 = 327,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,890/327,264 = 327,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,890x = 327,264 × 327,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,890x = 107,101,725,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,101,725,696/148,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,334.58
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