Finding the Third Proportional to 144,831 and 302,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,831 and 302,904 is: 633,502.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,831 : 302,904 = 302,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,831/302,904 = 302,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,831x = 302,904 × 302,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,831x = 91,750,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,750,833,216/144,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,502.73
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