Finding the Third Proportional to 141,140 and 219,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,140 and 219,486 is: 341,321.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,140 : 219,486 = 219,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,140/219,486 = 219,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,140x = 219,486 × 219,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,140x = 48,174,104,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,174,104,196/141,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,321.41
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