Finding the Third Proportional to 144,075 and 211,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,075 and 211,443 is: 310,311.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,075 : 211,443 = 211,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,075/211,443 = 211,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,075x = 211,443 × 211,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,075x = 44,708,142,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,708,142,249/144,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,311.59
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