Finding the Third Proportional to 145,944 and 319,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,944 and 319,312 is: 698,625.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,944 : 319,312 = 319,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,944/319,312 = 319,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,944x = 319,312 × 319,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,944x = 101,960,153,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,960,153,344/145,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,625.18
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