Finding the Third Proportional to 144,090 and 310,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,090 and 310,374 is: 668,554.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,090 : 310,374 = 310,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,090/310,374 = 310,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,090x = 310,374 × 310,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,090x = 96,332,019,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,332,019,876/144,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,554.51
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