Finding the Third Proportional to 144,569 and 225,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,569 and 225,597 is: 352,039.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,569 : 225,597 = 225,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,569/225,597 = 225,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,569x = 225,597 × 225,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,569x = 50,894,006,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,894,006,409/144,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,039.55
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