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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,966 and 322,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,966 and 322,944 is: 700,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,966 : 322,944 = 322,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,966/322,944 = 322,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,966x = 322,944 × 322,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,966x = 104,292,827,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,292,827,136/148,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,111.62

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