Finding the Third Proportional to 145,833 and 228,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,833 and 228,471 is: 357,936.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,833 : 228,471 = 228,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,833/228,471 = 228,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,833x = 228,471 × 228,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,833x = 52,198,997,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,198,997,841/145,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,936.80
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