Finding the Third Proportional to 148,590 and 289,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,590 and 289,728 is: 564,925.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,590 : 289,728 = 289,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,590/289,728 = 289,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,590x = 289,728 × 289,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,590x = 83,942,313,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,942,313,984/148,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,925.73
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