Finding the Third Proportional to 145,222 and 228,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,222 and 228,215 is: 358,637.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,222 : 228,215 = 228,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,222/228,215 = 228,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,222x = 228,215 × 228,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,222x = 52,082,086,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,082,086,225/145,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,637.71
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