Finding the Third Proportional to 145,091 and 325,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,091 and 325,894 is: 732,001.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,091 : 325,894 = 325,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,091/325,894 = 325,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,091x = 325,894 × 325,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,091x = 106,206,899,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,206,899,236/145,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,001.98
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