Finding the Third Proportional to 144,846 and 307,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,846 and 307,080 is: 651,023.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,846 : 307,080 = 307,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,846/307,080 = 307,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,846x = 307,080 × 307,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,846x = 94,298,126,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,298,126,400/144,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,023.34
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