Finding the Third Proportional to 145,512 and 218,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,512 and 218,809 is: 329,027.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,512 : 218,809 = 218,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,512/218,809 = 218,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,512x = 218,809 × 218,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,512x = 47,877,378,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,877,378,481/145,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,027.01
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