Finding the Third Proportional to 140,950.13 and 218,586.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,950.13 and 218,586.09 is: 338,984.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,950.13 : 218,586.09 = 218,586.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,950.13/218,586.09 = 218,586.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,950.13x = 218,586.09 × 218,586.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,950.13x = 47,779,880,380.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,779,880,380.88/140,950.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,984.31
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