Finding the Third Proportional to 148,016 and 318,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,016 and 318,208 is: 684,090.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,016 : 318,208 = 318,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,016/318,208 = 318,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,016x = 318,208 × 318,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,016x = 101,256,331,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,256,331,264/148,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,090.44
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