Finding the Third Proportional to 145,236 and 303,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,236 and 303,774 is: 635,370.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,236 : 303,774 = 303,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,236/303,774 = 303,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,236x = 303,774 × 303,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,236x = 92,278,643,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,278,643,076/145,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,370.32
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