Finding the Third Proportional to 145,570 and 314,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,570 and 314,126 is: 677,853.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,570 : 314,126 = 314,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,570/314,126 = 314,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,570x = 314,126 × 314,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,570x = 98,675,143,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,675,143,876/145,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,853.57
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