Finding the Third Proportional to 146,130 and 303,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,130 and 303,740 is: 631,341.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,130 : 303,740 = 303,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,130/303,740 = 303,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,130x = 303,740 × 303,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,130x = 92,257,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,257,987,600/146,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,341.87
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