Finding the Third Proportional to 146,052 and 318,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,052 and 318,408 is: 694,161.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,052 : 318,408 = 318,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,052/318,408 = 318,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,052x = 318,408 × 318,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,052x = 101,383,654,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,383,654,464/146,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,161.36
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