Finding the Third Proportional to 145,476 and 218,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,476 and 218,754 is: 328,943.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,476 : 218,754 = 218,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,476/218,754 = 218,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,476x = 218,754 × 218,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,476x = 47,853,312,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,853,312,516/145,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,943.00
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