Finding the Third Proportional to 148,902 and 324,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,902 and 324,566 is: 707,465.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,902 : 324,566 = 324,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,902/324,566 = 324,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,902x = 324,566 × 324,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,902x = 105,343,088,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,343,088,356/148,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,465.91
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