Finding the Third Proportional to 145,044 and 224,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,044 and 224,154 is: 346,412.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,044 : 224,154 = 224,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,044/224,154 = 224,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,044x = 224,154 × 224,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,044x = 50,245,015,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,245,015,716/145,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,412.23
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