Finding the Third Proportional to 145,535 and 313,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,535 and 313,202 is: 674,033.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,535 : 313,202 = 313,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,535/313,202 = 313,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,535x = 313,202 × 313,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,535x = 98,095,492,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,095,492,804/145,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,033.69
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