Finding the Third Proportional to 146,502 and 310,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,502 and 310,989 is: 660,155.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,502 : 310,989 = 310,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,502/310,989 = 310,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,502x = 310,989 × 310,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,502x = 96,714,158,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,714,158,121/146,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,155.89
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