Finding the Third Proportional to 148,603 and 225,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,603 and 225,743 is: 342,926.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,603 : 225,743 = 225,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,603/225,743 = 225,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,603x = 225,743 × 225,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,603x = 50,959,902,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,959,902,049/148,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,926.47
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