Finding the Third Proportional to 144,769 and 322,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,769 and 322,748 is: 719,534.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,769 : 322,748 = 322,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,769/322,748 = 322,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,769x = 322,748 × 322,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,769x = 104,166,271,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,166,271,504/144,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,534.37
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