Finding the Third Proportional to 146,153 and 314,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,153 and 314,865 is: 678,330.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,153 : 314,865 = 314,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,153/314,865 = 314,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,153x = 314,865 × 314,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,153x = 99,139,968,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,139,968,225/146,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,330.03
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