Finding the Third Proportional to 145,143 and 219,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,143 and 219,901 is: 333,164.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,143 : 219,901 = 219,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,143/219,901 = 219,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,143x = 219,901 × 219,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,143x = 48,356,449,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,356,449,801/145,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,164.19
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