Finding the Third Proportional to 148,902 and 321,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,902 and 321,134 is: 692,583.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,902 : 321,134 = 321,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,902/321,134 = 321,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,902x = 321,134 × 321,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,902x = 103,127,045,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,127,045,956/148,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,583.35
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