Finding the Third Proportional to 141,954 and 219,766.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,954 and 219,766.50 is: 340,232.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,954 : 219,766.50 = 219,766.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,954/219,766.50 = 219,766.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,954x = 219,766.50 × 219,766.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,954x = 48,297,314,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,297,314,522.25/141,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,232.15
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