Finding the Third Proportional to 145,722 and 320,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,722 and 320,028 is: 702,830.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,722 : 320,028 = 320,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,722/320,028 = 320,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,722x = 320,028 × 320,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,722x = 102,417,920,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,417,920,784/145,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,830.88
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