Finding the Third Proportional to 148,292 and 307,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,292 and 307,104 is: 635,994.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,292 : 307,104 = 307,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,292/307,104 = 307,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,292x = 307,104 × 307,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,292x = 94,312,866,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,312,866,816/148,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,994.30
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