Finding the Third Proportional to 141,905 and 218,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,905 and 218,183 is: 335,462.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,905 : 218,183 = 218,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,905/218,183 = 218,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,905x = 218,183 × 218,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,905x = 47,603,821,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,603,821,489/141,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,462.61
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