Finding the Third Proportional to 141,955 and 219,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,955 and 219,766 is: 340,228.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,955 : 219,766 = 219,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,955/219,766 = 219,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,955x = 219,766 × 219,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,955x = 48,297,094,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,297,094,756/141,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,228.20
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