Finding the Third Proportional to 146,134 and 303,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,134 and 303,748 is: 631,357.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,134 : 303,748 = 303,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,134/303,748 = 303,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,134x = 303,748 × 303,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,134x = 92,262,847,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,262,847,504/146,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,357.85
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