Finding the Third Proportional to 144,918 and 222,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,918 and 222,777 is: 342,466.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,918 : 222,777 = 222,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,918/222,777 = 222,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,918x = 222,777 × 222,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,918x = 49,629,591,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,629,591,729/144,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,466.72
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