Finding the Third Proportional to 146,828 and 310,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,828 and 310,828 is: 658,008.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,828 : 310,828 = 310,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,828/310,828 = 310,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,828x = 310,828 × 310,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,828x = 96,614,045,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,614,045,584/146,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,008.32
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