Finding the Third Proportional to 144,069.47 and 211,433.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,069.47 and 211,433.63 is: 310,295.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,069.47 : 211,433.63 = 211,433.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,069.47/211,433.63 = 211,433.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,069.47x = 211,433.63 × 211,433.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,069.47x = 44,704,177,780.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,704,177,780.64/144,069.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,295.99
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