Finding the Third Proportional to 144,979 and 312,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,979 and 312,410 is: 673,201.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,979 : 312,410 = 312,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,979/312,410 = 312,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,979x = 312,410 × 312,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,979x = 97,600,008,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,600,008,100/144,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,201.00
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