Finding the Third Proportional to 141,906 and 213,456.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,906 and 213,456.75 is: 321,084.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,906 : 213,456.75 = 213,456.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,906/213,456.75 = 213,456.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,906x = 213,456.75 × 213,456.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,906x = 45,563,784,120.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,563,784,120.56/141,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,084.27
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