Finding the Third Proportional to 141,286 and 213,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,286 and 213,369 is: 322,228.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,286 : 213,369 = 213,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,286/213,369 = 213,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,286x = 213,369 × 213,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,286x = 45,526,330,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,526,330,161/141,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,228.18
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