Finding the Third Proportional to 148,297 and 319,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,297 and 319,922 is: 690,169.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,297 : 319,922 = 319,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,297/319,922 = 319,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,297x = 319,922 × 319,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,297x = 102,350,086,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,350,086,084/148,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,169.63
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