Finding the Third Proportional to 145,617 and 219,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,617 and 219,762 is: 331,660.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,617 : 219,762 = 219,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,617/219,762 = 219,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,617x = 219,762 × 219,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,617x = 48,295,336,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,295,336,644/145,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,660.02
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