Finding the Third Proportional to 146,616 and 242,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,616 and 242,631 is: 401,523.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,616 : 242,631 = 242,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,616/242,631 = 242,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,616x = 242,631 × 242,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,616x = 58,869,802,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,869,802,161/146,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,523.72
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