Finding the Third Proportional to 144,726 and 310,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,726 and 310,219 is: 664,951.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,726 : 310,219 = 310,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,726/310,219 = 310,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,726x = 310,219 × 310,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,726x = 96,235,827,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,235,827,961/144,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,951.90
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