Finding the Third Proportional to 145,642 and 219,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,642 and 219,491 is: 330,785.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,642 : 219,491 = 219,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,642/219,491 = 219,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,642x = 219,491 × 219,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,642x = 48,176,299,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,176,299,081/145,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,785.76
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