Finding the Third Proportional to 144,378 and 316,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,378 and 316,656 is: 694,503.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,378 : 316,656 = 316,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,378/316,656 = 316,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,378x = 316,656 × 316,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,378x = 100,271,022,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,271,022,336/144,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,503.47
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