Finding the Third Proportional to 148,352 and 223,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,352 and 223,800 is: 337,618.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,352 : 223,800 = 223,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,352/223,800 = 223,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,352x = 223,800 × 223,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,352x = 50,086,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,086,440,000/148,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,618.91
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