Finding the Third Proportional to 145,857 and 186,358.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,857 and 186,358.50 is: 238,106.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,857 : 186,358.50 = 186,358.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,857/186,358.50 = 186,358.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,857x = 186,358.50 × 186,358.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,857x = 34,729,490,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,729,490,522.25/145,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,106.44
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