Finding the Third Proportional to 142,428 and 221,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,428 and 221,412 is: 344,196.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,428 : 221,412 = 221,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,428/221,412 = 221,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,428x = 221,412 × 221,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,428x = 49,023,273,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,023,273,744/142,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,196.88
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