Finding the Third Proportional to 145,422 and 209,449.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,422 and 209,449.13 is: 301,666.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,422 : 209,449.13 = 209,449.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,422/209,449.13 = 209,449.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,422x = 209,449.13 × 209,449.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,422x = 43,868,935,963.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,868,935,963.27/145,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,666.43
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