Finding the Third Proportional to 145,413 and 317,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,413 and 317,890 is: 694,945.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,413 : 317,890 = 317,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,413/317,890 = 317,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,413x = 317,890 × 317,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,413x = 101,054,052,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,054,052,100/145,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,945.10
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