Finding the Third Proportional to 146,511 and 311,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,511 and 311,013 is: 660,217.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,511 : 311,013 = 311,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,511/311,013 = 311,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,511x = 311,013 × 311,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,511x = 96,729,086,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,729,086,169/146,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,217.23
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