Finding the Third Proportional to 146,466 and 319,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,466 and 319,788 is: 698,212.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,466 : 319,788 = 319,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,466/319,788 = 319,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,466x = 319,788 × 319,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,466x = 102,264,364,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,264,364,944/146,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,212.32
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