Finding the Third Proportional to 145,008 and 297,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,008 and 297,824 is: 611,684.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,008 : 297,824 = 297,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,008/297,824 = 297,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,008x = 297,824 × 297,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,008x = 88,699,134,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,699,134,976/145,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,684.42
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