Finding the Third Proportional to 148,066 and 235,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,066 and 235,492 is: 374,538.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,066 : 235,492 = 235,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,066/235,492 = 235,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,066x = 235,492 × 235,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,066x = 55,456,482,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,456,482,064/148,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,538.94
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