Finding the Third Proportional to 144,384 and 224,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,384 and 224,430 is: 348,853.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,384 : 224,430 = 224,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,384/224,430 = 224,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,384x = 224,430 × 224,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,384x = 50,368,824,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,368,824,900/144,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,853.23
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