Finding the Third Proportional to 146,889 and 306,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,889 and 306,549 is: 639,750.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,889 : 306,549 = 306,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,889/306,549 = 306,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,889x = 306,549 × 306,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,889x = 93,972,289,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,972,289,401/146,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,750.35
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