Finding the Third Proportional to 148,306.50 and 349,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,306.50 and 349,941 is: 825,713.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,306.50 : 349,941 = 349,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,306.50/349,941 = 349,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,306.50x = 349,941 × 349,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,306.50x = 122,458,703,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,458,703,481/148,306.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,713.66
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