Finding the Third Proportional to 145,569 and 200,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,569 and 200,452 is: 276,027.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,569 : 200,452 = 200,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,569/200,452 = 200,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,569x = 200,452 × 200,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,569x = 40,181,004,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,181,004,304/145,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,027.21
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