Finding the Third Proportional to 144,540 and 222,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,540 and 222,442 is: 342,330.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,540 : 222,442 = 222,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,540/222,442 = 222,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,540x = 222,442 × 222,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,540x = 49,480,443,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,480,443,364/144,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,330.45
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