Finding the Third Proportional to 144,206 and 215,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,206 and 215,112 is: 320,882.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,206 : 215,112 = 215,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,206/215,112 = 215,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,206x = 215,112 × 215,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,206x = 46,273,172,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,273,172,544/144,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,882.44
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