Finding the Third Proportional to 144,351 and 308,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,351 and 308,295 is: 658,435.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,351 : 308,295 = 308,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,351/308,295 = 308,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,351x = 308,295 × 308,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,351x = 95,045,807,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,045,807,025/144,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,435.39
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