Finding the Third Proportional to 148,432 and 304,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,432 and 304,136 is: 623,172.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,432 : 304,136 = 304,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,432/304,136 = 304,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,432x = 304,136 × 304,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,432x = 92,498,706,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,498,706,496/148,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,172.27
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