Finding the Third Proportional to 145,812 and 347,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,812 and 347,762 is: 829,413.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,812 : 347,762 = 347,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,812/347,762 = 347,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,812x = 347,762 × 347,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,812x = 120,938,408,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,938,408,644/145,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,413.28
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