Finding the Third Proportional to 145,644.19 and 226,027.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,644.19 and 226,027.13 is: 350,774.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,644.19 : 226,027.13 = 226,027.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,644.19/226,027.13 = 226,027.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,644.19x = 226,027.13 × 226,027.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,644.19x = 51,088,261,235.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,088,261,235.77/145,644.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,774.46
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