Finding the Third Proportional to 145,596 and 226,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,596 and 226,170 is: 351,334.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,596 : 226,170 = 226,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,596/226,170 = 226,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,596x = 226,170 × 226,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,596x = 51,152,868,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,152,868,900/145,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,334.30
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