Finding the Third Proportional to 148,824 and 230,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,824 and 230,148 is: 355,911.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,824 : 230,148 = 230,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,824/230,148 = 230,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,824x = 230,148 × 230,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,824x = 52,968,101,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,968,101,904/148,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,911.02
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