Finding the Third Proportional to 144,154 and 315,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,154 and 315,475 is: 690,403.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,154 : 315,475 = 315,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,154/315,475 = 315,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,154x = 315,475 × 315,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,154x = 99,524,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,524,475,625/144,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,403.84
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