Finding the Third Proportional to 148,729 and 289,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,729 and 289,985 is: 565,399.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,729 : 289,985 = 289,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,729/289,985 = 289,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,729x = 289,985 × 289,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,729x = 84,091,300,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,091,300,225/148,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,399.49
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