Finding the Third Proportional to 145,580 and 318,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,580 and 318,316 is: 696,009.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,580 : 318,316 = 318,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,580/318,316 = 318,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,580x = 318,316 × 318,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,580x = 101,325,075,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,325,075,856/145,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,009.59
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