Finding the Third Proportional to 141,184 and 211,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,184 and 211,740 is: 317,556.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,184 : 211,740 = 211,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,184/211,740 = 211,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,184x = 211,740 × 211,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,184x = 44,833,827,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,833,827,600/141,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,556.01
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