Finding the Third Proportional to 148,982 and 325,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,982 and 325,818 is: 712,551.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,982 : 325,818 = 325,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,982/325,818 = 325,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,982x = 325,818 × 325,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,982x = 106,157,369,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,157,369,124/148,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,551.64
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