Finding the Third Proportional to 145,084 and 303,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,084 and 303,292 is: 634,019.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,084 : 303,292 = 303,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,084/303,292 = 303,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,084x = 303,292 × 303,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,084x = 91,986,037,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,986,037,264/145,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,019.17
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