Finding the Third Proportional to 145,595 and 226,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,595 and 226,169 is: 351,333.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,595 : 226,169 = 226,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,595/226,169 = 226,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,595x = 226,169 × 226,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,595x = 51,152,416,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,152,416,561/145,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,333.61
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