Finding the Third Proportional to 146,484 and 313,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,484 and 313,704 is: 671,815.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,484 : 313,704 = 313,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,484/313,704 = 313,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,484x = 313,704 × 313,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,484x = 98,410,199,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,410,199,616/146,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,815.35
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