Finding the Third Proportional to 148,826 and 230,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,826 and 230,151 is: 355,915.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,826 : 230,151 = 230,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,826/230,151 = 230,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,826x = 230,151 × 230,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,826x = 52,969,482,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,969,482,801/148,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,915.52
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