Finding the Third Proportional to 144,004 and 222,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,004 and 222,020 is: 342,302.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,004 : 222,020 = 222,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,004/222,020 = 222,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,004x = 222,020 × 222,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,004x = 49,292,880,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,292,880,400/144,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,302.16
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