Finding the Third Proportional to 146,045 and 315,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,045 and 315,394 is: 681,114.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,045 : 315,394 = 315,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,045/315,394 = 315,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,045x = 315,394 × 315,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,045x = 99,473,375,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,473,375,236/146,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,114.56
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