Finding the Third Proportional to 148,980.75 and 191,283.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,980.75 and 191,283.75 is: 245,598.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,980.75 : 191,283.75 = 191,283.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,980.75/191,283.75 = 191,283.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,980.75x = 191,283.75 × 191,283.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,980.75x = 36,589,473,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,589,473,014.06/148,980.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,598.66
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