Finding the Third Proportional to 144,885 and 230,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,885 and 230,541 is: 366,836.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,885 : 230,541 = 230,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,885/230,541 = 230,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,885x = 230,541 × 230,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,885x = 53,149,152,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,149,152,681/144,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,836.82
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