Finding the Third Proportional to 145,377 and 213,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,377 and 213,273 is: 312,878.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,377 : 213,273 = 213,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,377/213,273 = 213,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,377x = 213,273 × 213,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,377x = 45,485,372,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,485,372,529/145,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,878.74
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