Finding the Third Proportional to 146,070 and 306,898.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,070 and 306,898.50 is: 644,805.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,070 : 306,898.50 = 306,898.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,070/306,898.50 = 306,898.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,070x = 306,898.50 × 306,898.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,070x = 94,186,689,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,186,689,302.25/146,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,805.16
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