Finding the Third Proportional to 144,762 and 322,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,762 and 322,734 is: 719,506.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,762 : 322,734 = 322,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,762/322,734 = 322,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,762x = 322,734 × 322,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,762x = 104,157,234,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,157,234,756/144,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,506.74
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