Finding the Third Proportional to 144,992 and 307,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,992 and 307,392 is: 651,690.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,992 : 307,392 = 307,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,992/307,392 = 307,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,992x = 307,392 × 307,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,992x = 94,489,841,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,489,841,664/144,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,690.04
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