Finding the Third Proportional to 146,341 and 319,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,341 and 319,203 is: 696,254.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,341 : 319,203 = 319,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,341/319,203 = 319,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,341x = 319,203 × 319,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,341x = 101,890,555,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,890,555,209/146,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,254.33
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