Finding the Third Proportional to 145,599 and 223,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,599 and 223,008 is: 341,572.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,599 : 223,008 = 223,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,599/223,008 = 223,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,599x = 223,008 × 223,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,599x = 49,732,568,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,732,568,064/145,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,572.18
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