Finding the Third Proportional to 145,624 and 219,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,624 and 219,774 is: 331,680.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,624 : 219,774 = 219,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,624/219,774 = 219,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,624x = 219,774 × 219,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,624x = 48,300,611,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,300,611,076/145,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,680.29
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