Finding the Third Proportional to 145,394 and 218,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,394 and 218,819 is: 329,324.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,394 : 218,819 = 218,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,394/218,819 = 218,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,394x = 218,819 × 218,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,394x = 47,881,754,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,881,754,761/145,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,324.15
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