Finding the Third Proportional to 145,104 and 325,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,104 and 325,917 is: 732,039.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,104 : 325,917 = 325,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,104/325,917 = 325,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,104x = 325,917 × 325,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,104x = 106,221,890,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,221,890,889/145,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,039.72
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