Finding the Third Proportional to 142,679 and 221,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,679 and 221,232 is: 343,032.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,679 : 221,232 = 221,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,679/221,232 = 221,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,679x = 221,232 × 221,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,679x = 48,943,597,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,943,597,824/142,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,032.95
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