Finding the Third Proportional to 144,315.75 and 226,386.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,315.75 and 226,386.75 is: 355,130.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,315.75 : 226,386.75 = 226,386.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,315.75/226,386.75 = 226,386.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,315.75x = 226,386.75 × 226,386.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,315.75x = 51,250,960,575.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,250,960,575.56/144,315.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,130.75
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