Finding the Third Proportional to 146,437.13 and 319,725.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,437.13 and 319,725.75 is: 698,078.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,437.13 : 319,725.75 = 319,725.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,437.13/319,725.75 = 319,725.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,437.13x = 319,725.75 × 319,725.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,437.13x = 102,224,555,213.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,224,555,213.06/146,437.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,078.14
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