Finding the Third Proportional to 145,933 and 319,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,933 and 319,545.50 is: 699,700.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,933 : 319,545.50 = 319,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,933/319,545.50 = 319,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,933x = 319,545.50 × 319,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,933x = 102,109,326,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,109,326,570.25/145,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,700.04
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