Finding the Third Proportional to 145,358 and 219,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,358 and 219,820 is: 332,426.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,358 : 219,820 = 219,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,358/219,820 = 219,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,358x = 219,820 × 219,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,358x = 48,320,832,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,320,832,400/145,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,426.37
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