Finding the Third Proportional to 141,849 and 219,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,849 and 219,630 is: 340,061.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,849 : 219,630 = 219,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,849/219,630 = 219,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,849x = 219,630 × 219,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,849x = 48,237,336,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,237,336,900/141,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,061.17
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