Finding the Third Proportional to 148,832 and 208,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,832 and 208,182 is: 291,199.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,832 : 208,182 = 208,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,832/208,182 = 208,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,832x = 208,182 × 208,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,832x = 43,339,745,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,339,745,124/148,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,199.10
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