Finding the Third Proportional to 145,705 and 312,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,705 and 312,146 is: 668,715.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,705 : 312,146 = 312,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,705/312,146 = 312,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,705x = 312,146 × 312,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,705x = 97,435,125,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,435,125,316/145,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,715.04
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