Finding the Third Proportional to 144,614 and 313,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,614 and 313,830 is: 681,049.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,614 : 313,830 = 313,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,614/313,830 = 313,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,614x = 313,830 × 313,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,614x = 98,489,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,489,268,900/144,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,049.34
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