Finding the Third Proportional to 144,686 and 300,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,686 and 300,460 is: 623,945.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,686 : 300,460 = 300,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,686/300,460 = 300,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,686x = 300,460 × 300,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,686x = 90,276,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,276,211,600/144,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,945.73
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