Finding the Third Proportional to 145,004 and 321,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,004 and 321,113 is: 711,108.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,004 : 321,113 = 321,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,004/321,113 = 321,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,004x = 321,113 × 321,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,004x = 103,113,558,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,113,558,769/145,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,108.37
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