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Finding the Third Proportional to 141,805 and 219,545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 141,805 and 219,545.50 is: 339,904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,805 : 219,545.50 = 219,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,805/219,545.50 = 219,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,805x = 219,545.50 × 219,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,805x = 48,200,226,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200,226,570.25/141,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,904.99

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