Finding the Third Proportional to 145,650 and 219,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,650 and 219,810 is: 331,729.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,650 : 219,810 = 219,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,650/219,810 = 219,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,650x = 219,810 × 219,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,650x = 48,316,436,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,316,436,100/145,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,729.74
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