Finding the Third Proportional to 145,624 and 219,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,624 and 219,460 is: 330,733.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,624 : 219,460 = 219,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,624/219,460 = 219,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,624x = 219,460 × 219,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,624x = 48,162,691,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,162,691,600/145,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,733.20
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