Finding the Third Proportional to 148,136 and 319,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,136 and 319,552 is: 689,322.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,136 : 319,552 = 319,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,136/319,552 = 319,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,136x = 319,552 × 319,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,136x = 102,113,480,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,113,480,704/148,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,322.52
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