Finding the Third Proportional to 148,992 and 313,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,992 and 313,296 is: 658,789.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,992 : 313,296 = 313,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,992/313,296 = 313,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,992x = 313,296 × 313,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,992x = 98,154,383,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,154,383,616/148,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,789.62
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