Finding the Third Proportional to 148,506 and 230,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,506 and 230,211 is: 356,868.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,506 : 230,211 = 230,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,506/230,211 = 230,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,506x = 230,211 × 230,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,506x = 52,997,104,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,997,104,521/148,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,868.44
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