Finding the Third Proportional to 145,816 and 303,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,816 and 303,264 is: 630,719.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,816 : 303,264 = 303,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,816/303,264 = 303,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,816x = 303,264 × 303,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,816x = 91,969,053,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,969,053,696/145,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,719.91
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