Finding the Third Proportional to 145,605 and 319,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,605 and 319,761 is: 702,222.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,605 : 319,761 = 319,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,605/319,761 = 319,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,605x = 319,761 × 319,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,605x = 102,247,097,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,247,097,121/145,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,222.43
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