Finding the Third Proportional to 145,130 and 219,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,130 and 219,884 is: 333,142.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,130 : 219,884 = 219,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,130/219,884 = 219,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,130x = 219,884 × 219,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,130x = 48,348,973,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,348,973,456/145,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,142.52
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