Finding the Third Proportional to 144,570 and 306,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,570 and 306,636 is: 650,381.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,570 : 306,636 = 306,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,570/306,636 = 306,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,570x = 306,636 × 306,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,570x = 94,025,636,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,025,636,496/144,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,381.38
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