Finding the Third Proportional to 145,248 and 303,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,248 and 303,798 is: 635,418.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,248 : 303,798 = 303,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,248/303,798 = 303,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,248x = 303,798 × 303,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,248x = 92,293,224,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,293,224,804/145,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,418.21
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