Finding the Third Proportional to 144,822 and 302,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,822 and 302,874 is: 633,416.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,822 : 302,874 = 302,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,822/302,874 = 302,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,822x = 302,874 × 302,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,822x = 91,732,659,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,732,659,876/144,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,416.61
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