Finding the Third Proportional to 145,252 and 314,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,252 and 314,632 is: 681,527.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,252 : 314,632 = 314,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,252/314,632 = 314,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,252x = 314,632 × 314,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,252x = 98,993,295,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,993,295,424/145,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,527.93
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