Finding the Third Proportional to 144,148 and 219,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,148 and 219,775 is: 335,079.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,148 : 219,775 = 219,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,148/219,775 = 219,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,148x = 219,775 × 219,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,148x = 48,301,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,301,050,625/144,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,079.58
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