Finding the Third Proportional to 148,900 and 324,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,900 and 324,062 is: 705,279.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,900 : 324,062 = 324,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,900/324,062 = 324,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,900x = 324,062 × 324,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,900x = 105,016,179,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,016,179,844/148,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,279.92
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