Finding the Third Proportional to 141,034 and 220,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,034 and 220,126 is: 343,572.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,034 : 220,126 = 220,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,034/220,126 = 220,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,034x = 220,126 × 220,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,034x = 48,455,455,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,455,455,876/141,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,572.87
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