Finding the Third Proportional to 144,450 and 322,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,450 and 322,094 is: 718,203.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,450 : 322,094 = 322,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,450/322,094 = 322,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,450x = 322,094 × 322,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,450x = 103,744,544,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,744,544,836/144,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,203.84
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