Finding the Third Proportional to 144,591 and 306,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,591 and 306,678 is: 650,465.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,591 : 306,678 = 306,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,591/306,678 = 306,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,591x = 306,678 × 306,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,591x = 94,051,395,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,051,395,684/144,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,465.08
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