Finding the Third Proportional to 146,745 and 316,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,745 and 316,818 is: 684,000.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,745 : 316,818 = 316,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,745/316,818 = 316,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,745x = 316,818 × 316,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,745x = 100,373,645,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,373,645,124/146,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,000.44
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