Finding the Third Proportional to 144,054 and 218,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,054 and 218,069 is: 330,112.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,054 : 218,069 = 218,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,054/218,069 = 218,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,054x = 218,069 × 218,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,054x = 47,554,088,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,554,088,761/144,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,112.94
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