Finding the Third Proportional to 145,209 and 312,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,209 and 312,669 is: 673,249.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,209 : 312,669 = 312,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,209/312,669 = 312,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,209x = 312,669 × 312,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,209x = 97,761,903,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,761,903,561/145,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,249.62
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