Finding the Third Proportional to 144,752 and 318,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,752 and 318,953 is: 702,795.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,752 : 318,953 = 318,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,752/318,953 = 318,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,752x = 318,953 × 318,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,752x = 101,731,016,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,731,016,209/144,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,795.24
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