Finding the Third Proportional to 142,568 and 199,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,568 and 199,318 is: 278,657.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,568 : 199,318 = 199,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,568/199,318 = 199,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,568x = 199,318 × 199,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,568x = 39,727,665,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,727,665,124/142,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,657.66
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