Finding the Third Proportional to 112,752 and 148,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,752 and 148,296 is: 195,044.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,752 : 148,296 = 148,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,752/148,296 = 148,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,752x = 148,296 × 148,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,752x = 21,991,703,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,991,703,616/112,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,044.91
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