Finding the Third Proportional to 145,814 and 303,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,814 and 303,262 is: 630,720.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,814 : 303,262 = 303,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,814/303,262 = 303,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,814x = 303,262 × 303,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,814x = 91,967,840,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,967,840,644/145,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,720.24
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