Finding the Third Proportional to 144,514.13 and 304,608.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,514.13 and 304,608.09 is: 642,055.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,514.13 : 304,608.09 = 304,608.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,514.13/304,608.09 = 304,608.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,514.13x = 304,608.09 × 304,608.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,514.13x = 92,786,090,778.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,786,090,778.01/144,514.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,055.51
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