Finding the Third Proportional to 145,885 and 301,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,885 and 301,886 is: 624,705.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,885 : 301,886 = 301,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,885/301,886 = 301,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,885x = 301,886 × 301,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,885x = 91,135,156,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,135,156,996/145,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,705.47
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