Finding the Third Proportional to 146,564 and 313,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,564 and 313,864 is: 672,133.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,564 : 313,864 = 313,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,564/313,864 = 313,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,564x = 313,864 × 313,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,564x = 98,510,610,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,510,610,496/146,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,133.75
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