Finding the Third Proportional to 148,208 and 319,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,208 and 319,580 is: 689,108.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,208 : 319,580 = 319,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,208/319,580 = 319,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,208x = 319,580 × 319,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,208x = 102,131,376,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,131,376,400/148,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,108.39
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