Finding the Third Proportional to 148,156 and 319,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,156 and 319,478 is: 688,910.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,156 : 319,478 = 319,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,156/319,478 = 319,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,156x = 319,478 × 319,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,156x = 102,066,192,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,066,192,484/148,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,910.29
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