Finding the Third Proportional to 142,468 and 221,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,468 and 221,478 is: 344,305.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,468 : 221,478 = 221,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,468/221,478 = 221,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,468x = 221,478 × 221,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,468x = 49,052,504,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,052,504,484/142,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,305.42
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