Finding the Third Proportional to 142,190 and 213,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,190 and 213,068 is: 319,276.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,190 : 213,068 = 213,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,190/213,068 = 213,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,190x = 213,068 × 213,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,190x = 45,397,972,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,397,972,624/142,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,276.83
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