Finding the Third Proportional to 145,106 and 304,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,106 and 304,900 is: 640,662.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,106 : 304,900 = 304,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,106/304,900 = 304,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,106x = 304,900 × 304,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,106x = 92,964,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,964,010,000/145,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,662.76
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