Finding the Third Proportional to 146,135.81 and 303,755.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,135.81 and 303,755.06 is: 631,379.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,135.81 : 303,755.06 = 303,755.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,135.81/303,755.06 = 303,755.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,135.81x = 303,755.06 × 303,755.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,135.81x = 92,267,137,994.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,267,137,994.38/146,135.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,379.38
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