Finding the Third Proportional to 144,804 and 212,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,804 and 212,030 is: 310,466.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,804 : 212,030 = 212,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,804/212,030 = 212,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,804x = 212,030 × 212,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,804x = 44,956,720,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,956,720,900/144,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,466.02
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