Finding the Third Proportional to 141,490 and 214,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,490 and 214,058 is: 323,844.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,490 : 214,058 = 214,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,490/214,058 = 214,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,490x = 214,058 × 214,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,490x = 45,820,827,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,820,827,364/141,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,844.99
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