Finding the Third Proportional to 145,614 and 219,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,614 and 219,757.50 is: 331,653.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,614 : 219,757.50 = 219,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,614/219,757.50 = 219,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,614x = 219,757.50 × 219,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,614x = 48,293,358,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,293,358,806.25/145,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,653.27
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