Finding the Third Proportional to 146,566 and 313,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,566 and 313,868 is: 672,141.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,566 : 313,868 = 313,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,566/313,868 = 313,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,566x = 313,868 × 313,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,566x = 98,513,121,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,513,121,424/146,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,141.71
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