Finding the Third Proportional to 148,848 and 212,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,848 and 212,202 is: 302,521.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,848 : 212,202 = 212,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,848/212,202 = 212,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,848x = 212,202 × 212,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,848x = 45,029,688,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,029,688,804/148,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,521.29
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