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Finding the Third Proportional to 148 and 316

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Solution

The third proportional to 148 and 316 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 316 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/316 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 316 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 99,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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