Finding the Third Proportional to 146,802 and 312,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,802 and 312,831 is: 666,634.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,802 : 312,831 = 312,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,802/312,831 = 312,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,802x = 312,831 × 312,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,802x = 97,863,234,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,863,234,561/146,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,634.20
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