Finding the Third Proportional to 148,434 and 302,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,434 and 302,052 is: 614,653.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,434 : 302,052 = 302,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,434/302,052 = 302,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,434x = 302,052 × 302,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,434x = 91,235,410,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,235,410,704/148,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,653.05
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