Finding the Third Proportional to 145,290 and 313,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,290 and 313,530 is: 676,585.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,290 : 313,530 = 313,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,290/313,530 = 313,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,290x = 313,530 × 313,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,290x = 98,301,060,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,301,060,900/145,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,585.18
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