Finding the Third Proportional to 145,918 and 301,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,918 and 301,946 is: 624,812.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,918 : 301,946 = 301,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,918/301,946 = 301,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,918x = 301,946 × 301,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,918x = 91,171,386,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,171,386,916/145,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,812.48
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