Finding the Third Proportional to 144,713 and 223,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,713 and 223,630 is: 345,583.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,713 : 223,630 = 223,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,713/223,630 = 223,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,713x = 223,630 × 223,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,713x = 50,010,376,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,010,376,900/144,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,583.17
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