Finding the Third Proportional to 145,584 and 206,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,584 and 206,226 is: 292,128.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,584 : 206,226 = 206,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,584/206,226 = 206,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,584x = 206,226 × 206,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,584x = 42,529,163,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,529,163,076/145,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,128.00
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