Finding the Third Proportional to 144,972 and 216,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,972 and 216,783 is: 324,165.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,972 : 216,783 = 216,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,972/216,783 = 216,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,972x = 216,783 × 216,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,972x = 46,994,869,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,994,869,089/144,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,165.14
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