Finding the Third Proportional to 71,424 and 148,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,424 and 148,464 is: 308,601.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,424 : 148,464 = 148,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,424/148,464 = 148,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,424x = 148,464 × 148,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,424x = 22,041,559,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,041,559,296/71,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,601.58
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