Finding the Third Proportional to 141,282 and 213,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,282 and 213,363 is: 322,219.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,282 : 213,363 = 213,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,282/213,363 = 213,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,282x = 213,363 × 213,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,282x = 45,523,769,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,523,769,769/141,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,219.18
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