Finding the Third Proportional to 141,902 and 219,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,902 and 219,738 is: 340,268.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,902 : 219,738 = 219,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,902/219,738 = 219,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,902x = 219,738 × 219,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,902x = 48,284,788,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,284,788,644/141,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,268.56
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