Finding the Third Proportional to 146,626 and 319,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,626 and 319,496 is: 696,177.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,626 : 319,496 = 319,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,626/319,496 = 319,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,626x = 319,496 × 319,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,626x = 102,077,694,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,077,694,016/146,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,177.31
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