Finding the Third Proportional to 141,489 and 214,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,489 and 214,056 is: 323,841.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,489 : 214,056 = 214,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,489/214,056 = 214,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,489x = 214,056 × 214,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,489x = 45,819,971,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,819,971,136/141,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,841.23
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