Finding the Third Proportional to 146,251.50 and 316,489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,251.50 and 316,489.50 is: 684,885.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,251.50 : 316,489.50 = 316,489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,251.50/316,489.50 = 316,489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,251.50x = 316,489.50 × 316,489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,251.50x = 100,165,603,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,165,603,610.25/146,251.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,885.99
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