Finding the Third Proportional to 144,647 and 296,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,647 and 296,341 is: 607,119.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,647 : 296,341 = 296,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,647/296,341 = 296,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,647x = 296,341 × 296,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,647x = 87,817,988,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,817,988,281/144,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,119.32
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