Finding the Third Proportional to 145,730 and 313,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,730 and 313,814 is: 675,764.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,730 : 313,814 = 313,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,730/313,814 = 313,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,730x = 313,814 × 313,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,730x = 98,479,226,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,479,226,596/145,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,764.95
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