Finding the Third Proportional to 144,823 and 307,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,823 and 307,126 is: 651,321.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,823 : 307,126 = 307,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,823/307,126 = 307,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,823x = 307,126 × 307,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,823x = 94,326,379,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,326,379,876/144,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,321.82
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