Finding the Third Proportional to 145,810 and 303,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,810 and 303,254 is: 630,704.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,810 : 303,254 = 303,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,810/303,254 = 303,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,810x = 303,254 × 303,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,810x = 91,962,988,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,962,988,516/145,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,704.26
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