Finding the Third Proportional to 145,563 and 318,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,563 and 318,194 is: 695,557.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,563 : 318,194 = 318,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,563/318,194 = 318,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,563x = 318,194 × 318,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,563x = 101,247,421,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,247,421,636/145,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,557.40
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