Finding the Third Proportional to 145,554 and 318,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,554 and 318,263 is: 695,902.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,554 : 318,263 = 318,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,554/318,263 = 318,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,554x = 318,263 × 318,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,554x = 101,291,337,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,291,337,169/145,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,902.12
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