Finding the Third Proportional to 145,374 and 303,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,374 and 303,924 is: 635,394.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,374 : 303,924 = 303,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,374/303,924 = 303,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,374x = 303,924 × 303,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,374x = 92,369,797,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,369,797,776/145,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,394.21
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