Finding the Third Proportional to 71,392 and 148,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,392 and 148,400 is: 308,473.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,392 : 148,400 = 148,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,392/148,400 = 148,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,392x = 148,400 × 148,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,392x = 22,022,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,022,560,000/71,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,473.78
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