Finding the Third Proportional to 144,371 and 222,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,371 and 222,192 is: 341,961.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,371 : 222,192 = 222,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,371/222,192 = 222,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,371x = 222,192 × 222,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,371x = 49,369,284,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,369,284,864/144,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,961.23
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