Finding the Third Proportional to 144,864 and 320,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,864 and 320,832 is: 710,550.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,864 : 320,832 = 320,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,864/320,832 = 320,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,864x = 320,832 × 320,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,864x = 102,933,172,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,933,172,224/144,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,550.39
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