Finding the Third Proportional to 144,872 and 305,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,872 and 305,476 is: 644,124.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,872 : 305,476 = 305,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,872/305,476 = 305,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,872x = 305,476 × 305,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,872x = 93,315,586,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,315,586,576/144,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,124.38
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