Finding the Third Proportional to 144,816 and 202,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,816 and 202,311 is: 282,632.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,816 : 202,311 = 202,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,816/202,311 = 202,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,816x = 202,311 × 202,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,816x = 40,929,740,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,929,740,721/144,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,632.73
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