Finding the Third Proportional to 145,165.50 and 296,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,165.50 and 296,163 is: 604,224.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,165.50 : 296,163 = 296,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,165.50/296,163 = 296,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,165.50x = 296,163 × 296,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,165.50x = 87,712,522,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,712,522,569/145,165.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,224.30
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