Finding the Third Proportional to 144,852 and 212,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,852 and 212,092 is: 310,544.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,852 : 212,092 = 212,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,852/212,092 = 212,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,852x = 212,092 × 212,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,852x = 44,983,016,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,983,016,464/144,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,544.67
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