Finding the Third Proportional to 148,806 and 312,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,806 and 312,174 is: 654,897.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,806 : 312,174 = 312,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,806/312,174 = 312,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,806x = 312,174 × 312,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,806x = 97,452,606,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,452,606,276/148,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,897.02
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