Finding the Third Proportional to 138,485 and 226,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,485 and 226,112 is: 369,185.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,485 : 226,112 = 226,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,485/226,112 = 226,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,485x = 226,112 × 226,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,485x = 51,126,636,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,126,636,544/138,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,185.37
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