Finding the Third Proportional to 145,253.50 and 314,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,253.50 and 314,635 is: 681,533.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,253.50 : 314,635 = 314,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,253.50/314,635 = 314,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,253.50x = 314,635 × 314,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,253.50x = 98,995,183,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,995,183,225/145,253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,533.89
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