Finding the Third Proportional to 145,186 and 312,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,186 and 312,615 is: 673,123.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,186 : 312,615 = 312,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,186/312,615 = 312,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,186x = 312,615 × 312,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,186x = 97,728,138,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,728,138,225/145,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,123.70
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