Finding the Third Proportional to 146,220 and 303,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,220 and 303,927 is: 631,730.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,220 : 303,927 = 303,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,220/303,927 = 303,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,220x = 303,927 × 303,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,220x = 92,371,621,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,371,621,329/146,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,730.42
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