Finding the Third Proportional to 146,014 and 316,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,014 and 316,813 is: 687,403.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,014 : 316,813 = 316,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,014/316,813 = 316,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,014x = 316,813 × 316,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,014x = 100,370,476,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,370,476,969/146,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,403.10
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