Finding the Third Proportional to 141,736 and 219,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,736 and 219,466 is: 339,824.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,736 : 219,466 = 219,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,736/219,466 = 219,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,736x = 219,466 × 219,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,736x = 48,165,325,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,165,325,156/141,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,824.22
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