Finding the Third Proportional to 144,210 and 305,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,210 and 305,043 is: 645,248.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,210 : 305,043 = 305,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,210/305,043 = 305,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,210x = 305,043 × 305,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,210x = 93,051,231,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,051,231,849/144,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,248.12
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