Finding the Third Proportional to 145,794 and 313,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,794 and 313,728 is: 675,098.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,794 : 313,728 = 313,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,794/313,728 = 313,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,794x = 313,728 × 313,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,794x = 98,425,257,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,425,257,984/145,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,098.14
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