Finding the Third Proportional to 141,522 and 209,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,522 and 209,637 is: 310,535.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,522 : 209,637 = 209,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,522/209,637 = 209,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,522x = 209,637 × 209,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,522x = 43,947,671,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,947,671,769/141,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,535.97
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