Finding the Third Proportional to 145,534 and 312,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,534 and 312,332 is: 670,298.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,534 : 312,332 = 312,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,534/312,332 = 312,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,534x = 312,332 × 312,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,534x = 97,551,278,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,551,278,224/145,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,298.89
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