Finding the Third Proportional to 145,654 and 219,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,654 and 219,817 is: 331,741.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,654 : 219,817 = 219,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,654/219,817 = 219,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,654x = 219,817 × 219,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,654x = 48,319,513,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,319,513,489/145,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,741.75
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