Finding the Third Proportional to 148,184 and 211,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,184 and 211,752 is: 302,589.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,184 : 211,752 = 211,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,184/211,752 = 211,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,184x = 211,752 × 211,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,184x = 44,838,909,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,838,909,504/148,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,589.41
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