Finding the Third Proportional to 145,414 and 317,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,414 and 317,832 is: 694,686.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,414 : 317,832 = 317,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,414/317,832 = 317,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,414x = 317,832 × 317,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,414x = 101,017,180,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,017,180,224/145,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,686.76
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