Finding the Third Proportional to 145,212 and 217,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,212 and 217,809 is: 326,700.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,212 : 217,809 = 217,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,212/217,809 = 217,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,212x = 217,809 × 217,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,212x = 47,440,760,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,440,760,481/145,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,700.00
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