Finding the Third Proportional to 145,598 and 219,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,598 and 219,423 is: 330,680.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,598 : 219,423 = 219,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,598/219,423 = 219,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,598x = 219,423 × 219,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,598x = 48,146,452,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,146,452,929/145,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,680.73
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