Finding the Third Proportional to 148,038 and 219,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,038 and 219,504 is: 325,470.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,038 : 219,504 = 219,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,038/219,504 = 219,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,038x = 219,504 × 219,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,038x = 48,182,006,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,182,006,016/148,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,470.53
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