Finding the Third Proportional to 144,468 and 348,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,468 and 348,046 is: 838,497.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,468 : 348,046 = 348,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,468/348,046 = 348,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,468x = 348,046 × 348,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,468x = 121,136,018,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,136,018,116/144,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,497.23
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