Finding the Third Proportional to 146,439.75 and 304,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,439.75 and 304,542.75 is: 633,340.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,439.75 : 304,542.75 = 304,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,439.75/304,542.75 = 304,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,439.75x = 304,542.75 × 304,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,439.75x = 92,746,286,577.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,746,286,577.56/146,439.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,340.92
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