Finding the Third Proportional to 141,908 and 211,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,908 and 211,632 is: 315,613.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,908 : 211,632 = 211,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,908/211,632 = 211,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,908x = 211,632 × 211,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,908x = 44,788,103,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,788,103,424/141,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,613.66
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