Finding the Third Proportional to 145,818 and 303,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,818 and 303,268 is: 630,727.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,818 : 303,268 = 303,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,818/303,268 = 303,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,818x = 303,268 × 303,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,818x = 91,971,479,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,971,479,824/145,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,727.89
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