Finding the Third Proportional to 141,839 and 216,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,839 and 216,525 is: 330,537.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,839 : 216,525 = 216,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,839/216,525 = 216,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,839x = 216,525 × 216,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,839x = 46,883,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,883,075,625/141,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,537.27
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