Finding the Third Proportional to 145,064 and 227,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,064 and 227,802 is: 357,730.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,064 : 227,802 = 227,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,064/227,802 = 227,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,064x = 227,802 × 227,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,064x = 51,893,751,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,893,751,204/145,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,730.04
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