Finding the Third Proportional to 146,053 and 299,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,053 and 299,014 is: 612,170.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,053 : 299,014 = 299,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,053/299,014 = 299,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,053x = 299,014 × 299,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,053x = 89,409,372,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,409,372,196/146,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,170.73
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