Finding the Third Proportional to 145,912 and 301,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,912 and 301,934 is: 624,788.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,912 : 301,934 = 301,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,912/301,934 = 301,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,912x = 301,934 × 301,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,912x = 91,164,140,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,164,140,356/145,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,788.51
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