Finding the Third Proportional to 145,514 and 313,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,514 and 313,276 is: 674,449.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,514 : 313,276 = 313,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,514/313,276 = 313,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,514x = 313,276 × 313,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,514x = 98,141,852,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,141,852,176/145,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,449.55
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