Finding the Third Proportional to 141,102 and 216,148.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,102 and 216,148.50 is: 331,109.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,102 : 216,148.50 = 216,148.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,102/216,148.50 = 216,148.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,102x = 216,148.50 × 216,148.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,102x = 46,720,174,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,720,174,052.25/141,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,109.23
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