Finding the Third Proportional to 144,045 and 227,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,045 and 227,907 is: 360,592.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,045 : 227,907 = 227,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,045/227,907 = 227,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,045x = 227,907 × 227,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,045x = 51,941,600,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,941,600,649/144,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,592.87
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