Finding the Third Proportional to 145,950.21 and 313,726.65
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,950.21 and 313,726.65 is: 674,369.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,950.21 : 313,726.65 = 313,726.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,950.21/313,726.65 = 313,726.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,950.21x = 313,726.65 × 313,726.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,950.21x = 98,424,407,795.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,424,407,795.20/145,950.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,369.74
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