Finding the Third Proportional to 141,669 and 210,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,669 and 210,910 is: 313,992.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,669 : 210,910 = 210,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,669/210,910 = 210,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,669x = 210,910 × 210,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,669x = 44,483,028,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,483,028,100/141,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,992.67
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