Finding the Third Proportional to 144,868 and 230,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,868 and 230,502 is: 366,755.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,868 : 230,502 = 230,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,868/230,502 = 230,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,868x = 230,502 × 230,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,868x = 53,131,172,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,131,172,004/144,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,755.75
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