Finding the Third Proportional to 145,963 and 314,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,963 and 314,435 is: 677,359.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,963 : 314,435 = 314,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,963/314,435 = 314,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,963x = 314,435 × 314,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,963x = 98,869,369,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,869,369,225/145,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,359.12
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