Finding the Third Proportional to 141,090 and 218,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,090 and 218,643 is: 338,824.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,090 : 218,643 = 218,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,090/218,643 = 218,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,090x = 218,643 × 218,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,090x = 47,804,761,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,804,761,449/141,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,824.59
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