Finding the Third Proportional to 146,355 and 319,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,355 and 319,232 is: 696,314.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,355 : 319,232 = 319,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,355/319,232 = 319,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,355x = 319,232 × 319,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,355x = 101,909,069,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,909,069,824/146,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,314.23
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