Finding the Third Proportional to 146,210 and 318,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,210 and 318,845 is: 695,315.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,210 : 318,845 = 318,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,210/318,845 = 318,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,210x = 318,845 × 318,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,210x = 101,662,134,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,662,134,025/146,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,315.87
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