Finding the Third Proportional to 144,919.13 and 313,950.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,919.13 and 313,950.94 is: 680,139.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,919.13 : 313,950.94 = 313,950.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,919.13/313,950.94 = 313,950.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,919.13x = 313,950.94 × 313,950.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,919.13x = 98,565,191,157.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,565,191,157.13/144,919.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,139.29
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