Finding the Third Proportional to 145,116 and 212,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,116 and 212,706 is: 311,777.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,116 : 212,706 = 212,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,116/212,706 = 212,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,116x = 212,706 × 212,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,116x = 45,243,842,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,243,842,436/145,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,777.08
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