Finding the Third Proportional to 142,004 and 213,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,004 and 213,370 is: 320,601.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,004 : 213,370 = 213,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,004/213,370 = 213,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,004x = 213,370 × 213,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,004x = 45,526,756,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,526,756,900/142,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,601.93
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