Finding the Third Proportional to 141,082 and 218,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,082 and 218,694 is: 339,001.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,082 : 218,694 = 218,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,082/218,694 = 218,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,082x = 218,694 × 218,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,082x = 47,827,065,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,827,065,636/141,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,001.90
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