Finding the Third Proportional to 145,311 and 226,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,311 and 226,575 is: 353,285.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,311 : 226,575 = 226,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,311/226,575 = 226,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,311x = 226,575 × 226,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,311x = 51,336,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,336,230,625/145,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,285.23
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