Finding the Third Proportional to 141,744.94 and 219,315.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,744.94 and 219,315.09 is: 339,335.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,744.94 : 219,315.09 = 219,315.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,744.94/219,315.09 = 219,315.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,744.94x = 219,315.09 × 219,315.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,744.94x = 48,099,110,346.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,099,110,346.57/141,744.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,335.65
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