Finding the Third Proportional to 145,256 and 303,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,256 and 303,816 is: 635,458.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,256 : 303,816 = 303,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,256/303,816 = 303,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,256x = 303,816 × 303,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,256x = 92,304,161,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,304,161,856/145,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,458.51
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