Finding the Third Proportional to 148,752 and 309,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,752 and 309,537 is: 644,113.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,752 : 309,537 = 309,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,752/309,537 = 309,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,752x = 309,537 × 309,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,752x = 95,813,154,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,813,154,369/148,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,113.39
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