Finding the Third Proportional to 144,909 and 306,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,909 and 306,099 is: 646,589.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,909 : 306,099 = 306,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,909/306,099 = 306,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,909x = 306,099 × 306,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,909x = 93,696,597,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,696,597,801/144,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,589.22
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