Finding the Third Proportional to 145,632 and 219,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,632 and 219,782 is: 331,686.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,632 : 219,782 = 219,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,632/219,782 = 219,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,632x = 219,782 × 219,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,632x = 48,304,127,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,304,127,524/145,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,686.22
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