Finding the Third Proportional to 146,043 and 314,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,043 and 314,226 is: 676,088.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,043 : 314,226 = 314,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,043/314,226 = 314,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,043x = 314,226 × 314,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,043x = 98,737,979,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,737,979,076/146,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,088.41
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