Finding the Third Proportional to 146,532 and 313,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,532 and 313,800 is: 672,006.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,532 : 313,800 = 313,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,532/313,800 = 313,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,532x = 313,800 × 313,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,532x = 98,470,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,470,440,000/146,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,006.39
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