Finding the Third Proportional to 148,438 and 302,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,438 and 302,059 is: 614,664.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,438 : 302,059 = 302,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,438/302,059 = 302,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,438x = 302,059 × 302,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,438x = 91,239,639,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,239,639,481/148,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,664.97
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