Finding the Third Proportional to 145,440 and 303,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,440 and 303,333 is: 632,638.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,440 : 303,333 = 303,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,440/303,333 = 303,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,440x = 303,333 × 303,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,440x = 92,010,908,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,010,908,889/145,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,638.26
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