Finding the Third Proportional to 144,693 and 224,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,693 and 224,019 is: 346,834.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,693 : 224,019 = 224,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,693/224,019 = 224,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,693x = 224,019 × 224,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,693x = 50,184,512,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,184,512,361/144,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,834.42
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