Finding the Third Proportional to 146,076 and 225,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,076 and 225,564 is: 348,305.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,076 : 225,564 = 225,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,076/225,564 = 225,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,076x = 225,564 × 225,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,076x = 50,879,118,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,879,118,096/146,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,305.80
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