Finding the Third Proportional to 145,465.50 and 223,513.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,465.50 and 223,513.50 is: 343,437.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,465.50 : 223,513.50 = 223,513.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,465.50/223,513.50 = 223,513.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,465.50x = 223,513.50 × 223,513.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,465.50x = 49,958,284,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,958,284,682.25/145,465.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,437.34
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