Finding the Third Proportional to 148,734 and 304,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,734 and 304,716 is: 624,281.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,734 : 304,716 = 304,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,734/304,716 = 304,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,734x = 304,716 × 304,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,734x = 92,851,840,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,851,840,656/148,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,281.20
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