Finding the Third Proportional to 146,038 and 313,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,038 and 313,892 is: 674,675.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,038 : 313,892 = 313,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,038/313,892 = 313,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,038x = 313,892 × 313,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,038x = 98,528,187,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,528,187,664/146,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,675.00
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