Finding the Third Proportional to 143,619 and 219,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,619 and 219,316 is: 334,910.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,619 : 219,316 = 219,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,619/219,316 = 219,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,619x = 219,316 × 219,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,619x = 48,099,507,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,099,507,856/143,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,910.48
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