Finding the Third Proportional to 141,209 and 220,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,209 and 220,149 is: 343,218.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,209 : 220,149 = 220,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,209/220,149 = 220,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,209x = 220,149 × 220,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,209x = 48,465,582,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,465,582,201/141,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,218.79
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