Finding the Third Proportional to 145,184 and 319,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,184 and 319,796 is: 704,412.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,184 : 319,796 = 319,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,184/319,796 = 319,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,184x = 319,796 × 319,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,184x = 102,269,481,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,269,481,616/145,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,412.89
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