Finding the Third Proportional to 146,024 and 313,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,024 and 313,860 is: 674,602.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,024 : 313,860 = 313,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,024/313,860 = 313,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,024x = 313,860 × 313,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,024x = 98,508,099,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,508,099,600/146,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,602.12
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