Finding the Third Proportional to 145,806 and 303,245.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,806 and 303,245.50 is: 630,686.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,806 : 303,245.50 = 303,245.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,806/303,245.50 = 303,245.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,806x = 303,245.50 × 303,245.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,806x = 91,957,833,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,957,833,270.25/145,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,686.21
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