Finding the Third Proportional to 141,370 and 218,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,370 and 218,613 is: 338,060.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,370 : 218,613 = 218,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,370/218,613 = 218,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,370x = 218,613 × 218,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,370x = 47,791,643,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,791,643,769/141,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,060.72
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