Finding the Third Proportional to 145,152 and 228,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,152 and 228,096 is: 358,436.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,152 : 228,096 = 228,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,152/228,096 = 228,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,152x = 228,096 × 228,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,152x = 52,027,785,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,027,785,216/145,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,436.57
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