Finding the Third Proportional to 148,745 and 305,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,745 and 305,408 is: 627,073.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,745 : 305,408 = 305,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,745/305,408 = 305,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,745x = 305,408 × 305,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,745x = 93,274,046,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,274,046,464/148,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,073.49
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