Finding the Third Proportional to 145,260 and 200,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,260 and 200,031 is: 275,453.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,260 : 200,031 = 200,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,260/200,031 = 200,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,260x = 200,031 × 200,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,260x = 40,012,400,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,012,400,961/145,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,453.68
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