Finding the Third Proportional to 148,088 and 211,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,088 and 211,052 is: 300,787.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,088 : 211,052 = 211,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,088/211,052 = 211,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,088x = 211,052 × 211,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,088x = 44,542,946,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,542,946,704/148,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,787.01
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