Finding the Third Proportional to 145,221.19 and 314,566.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,221.19 and 314,566.88 is: 681,390.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,221.19 : 314,566.88 = 314,566.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,221.19/314,566.88 = 314,566.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,221.19x = 314,566.88 × 314,566.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,221.19x = 98,952,318,847.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,952,318,847.27/145,221.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,390.37
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