Finding the Third Proportional to 144,767.50 and 322,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,767.50 and 322,745 is: 719,528.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,767.50 : 322,745 = 322,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,767.50/322,745 = 322,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,767.50x = 322,745 × 322,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,767.50x = 104,164,335,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,164,335,025/144,767.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,528.45
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