Finding the Third Proportional to 148,454 and 311,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,454 and 311,496 is: 653,601.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,454 : 311,496 = 311,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,454/311,496 = 311,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,454x = 311,496 × 311,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,454x = 97,029,758,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,029,758,016/148,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,601.51
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