Finding the Third Proportional to 145,416 and 213,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,416 and 213,330 is: 312,962.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,416 : 213,330 = 213,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,416/213,330 = 213,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,416x = 213,330 × 213,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,416x = 45,509,688,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,509,688,900/145,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,962.05
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