Finding the Third Proportional to 141,825 and 209,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,825 and 209,937 is: 310,760.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,825 : 209,937 = 209,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,825/209,937 = 209,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,825x = 209,937 × 209,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,825x = 44,073,543,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,073,543,969/141,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,760.05
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