Finding the Third Proportional to 145,280 and 219,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,280 and 219,152 is: 330,586.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,280 : 219,152 = 219,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,280/219,152 = 219,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,280x = 219,152 × 219,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,280x = 48,027,599,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,027,599,104/145,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,586.45
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