Finding the Third Proportional to 141,918 and 213,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,918 and 213,468 is: 321,090.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,918 : 213,468 = 213,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,918/213,468 = 213,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,918x = 213,468 × 213,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,918x = 45,568,587,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,568,587,024/141,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,090.96
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