Finding the Third Proportional to 141,594 and 212,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,594 and 212,715 is: 319,559.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,594 : 212,715 = 212,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,594/212,715 = 212,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,594x = 212,715 × 212,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,594x = 45,247,671,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,247,671,225/141,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,559.24
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