Finding the Third Proportional to 141,010 and 218,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,010 and 218,449 is: 338,415.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,010 : 218,449 = 218,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,010/218,449 = 218,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,010x = 218,449 × 218,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,010x = 47,719,965,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,719,965,601/141,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,415.47
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