Finding the Third Proportional to 146,984 and 319,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,984 and 319,024 is: 692,431.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,984 : 319,024 = 319,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,984/319,024 = 319,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,984x = 319,024 × 319,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,984x = 101,776,312,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,776,312,576/146,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,431.23
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