Finding the Third Proportional to 145,244 and 303,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,244 and 303,790 is: 635,402.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,244 : 303,790 = 303,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,244/303,790 = 303,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,244x = 303,790 × 303,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,244x = 92,288,364,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,288,364,100/145,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,402.25
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