Finding the Third Proportional to 144,030 and 225,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,030 and 225,489 is: 353,018.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,030 : 225,489 = 225,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,030/225,489 = 225,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,030x = 225,489 × 225,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,030x = 50,845,289,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,845,289,121/144,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,018.74
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