Finding the Third Proportional to 146,054 and 310,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,054 and 310,940 is: 661,972.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,054 : 310,940 = 310,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,054/310,940 = 310,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,054x = 310,940 × 310,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,054x = 96,683,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,683,683,600/146,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,972.17
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