Finding the Third Proportional to 145,003 and 319,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,003 and 319,427 is: 703,665.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,003 : 319,427 = 319,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,003/319,427 = 319,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,003x = 319,427 × 319,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,003x = 102,033,608,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,033,608,329/145,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,665.50
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