Finding the Third Proportional to 145,173 and 341,566.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,173 and 341,566.50 is: 803,645.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,173 : 341,566.50 = 341,566.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,173/341,566.50 = 341,566.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,173x = 341,566.50 × 341,566.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,173x = 116,667,673,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,667,673,922.25/145,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,645.82
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