Finding the Third Proportional to 148,122 and 240,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,122 and 240,624 is: 390,893.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,122 : 240,624 = 240,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,122/240,624 = 240,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,122x = 240,624 × 240,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,122x = 57,899,909,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,899,909,376/148,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,893.38
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